Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As the International Business Travel and Immigration Lead, you will manage our Business Travel and Global Immigration program. Your role will involve consulting with employees, managers, and third-party immigration attorneys to ensure compliance with international business travel regulations, including immigration and tax requirements. You will report to our Manager Global Mobility and work a hybrid schedule based at our headquarters in Milwaukee, WI.

Your Responsibilities:

Policy Development and Compliance:

• Develop and maintain immigration policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with international travel, immigration, and tax regulations.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with immigration laws and company policies.
• Find and address risks associated with international business travel.

Consultation and Support:

• Provide guidance to employees and managers on mobility policies and practices.
• Address inquiries and resolve issues related to international business travel and immigration.
• Provide expert knowledge on processes and offer daily support for any questions or issues that arise.

Immigration Management:

• Partner with immigration attorneys to prepare and submit immigration applications.
• Monitor the progress of immigration cases and ensure resolution.
• Oversee the supplier to ensure delivery of services.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work with HR, legal, and finance and corporate tax teams to align mobility strategies with our goals.
• Facilitate communication between all partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate with the departments to identify opportunities and support speed to deployment requirements.

Training and Updates:

• Conduct training sessions for employees and managers on business travel and immigration procedures.
• Stay updated on changes in immigration laws and regulations and communicate these changes to relevant parties.
• Keep us and employees up to speed on geopolitical dynamics affecting travel.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Manage and analyze data related to international travel and immigration.
• Prepare reports for senior management on program performance and compliance metrics.
• Provide regular reporting to business leaders regarding compliance, volume, and cost metrics.

Additional Support:

• Support the mobility team with downstream services such as Certificate of Coverage, salary uplifts, and posted worker directives.
• Maintain up-to-date operational knowledge of the laws, regulations, and procedures used in processing immigration related cases and educate partners.
• Identify and advise on any issues related to immigration compliance irregularities, possible legal violations.
• Maintain internal guidelines, policies, and procedures related to immigration to assist internal partners with the immigration process.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 8+ years of global corporate immigration experience.
• Working knowledge global immigration, including US immigration
• Experience applying best practices to improve processes and experiences for employees, managers, and HR.
• Project management experience.
• Understanding of international tax
• Experience developing partnerships with all levels within the organization.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.