Global Mobility Specialist - Immigration

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

The vision of KLA’s global human resources organization is to become a leader and partner to operating leadership in support of the company’s efforts to achieve its strategic growth, customer and operating objectives through strategic talent management. Our mission is to enable the business, and leverage human resources to achieve short and long-term business objectives. Our primary areas of strategic focus include talent acquisition, individual and organizational assessment and development, performance management, inclusion and engagement, and rewards. The global HR organization includes HR business partners, learning and development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee communications, and HR system operations.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

This is a permanent position in a global mobility team providing administrative support primarily with EMEA Immigration but also in global immigration, international business travelers, relocation, international assignments,  and global mobility projects.   The Specialist will report to the Director of Global Mobility in Corporate Legal, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.  In this hands-on role, you will follow company procedures in initiating, monitoring progress and tracking immigration cases and other miscellaneous global mobility projects. Develop and implement processes

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with Sr. Global Mobility Manager, suppliers and other stakeholders on immigration, relocation, assignments, transfer cases, international business travel.
• Partner with Director of Global Mobility, External Counsel and internal stakeholders in developing, documenting, implementing and communicating new processes with the objective of having clear and well defined internal guidelines and processes
• Initiating business traveler's immigration assessments and monitoring global immigration cases, primarily to Europe.
• Initiating candidate's immigration screenings, requesting relocation estimate from supplier and review for accuracy
• Working closely with outside immigration counsel on all work authorization and immigration cases to ensure timely processing and issue resolution.
• Ensuring completion of documentation required for work visas in a timely manner
• Proactively monitor the progress of immigration, relocation, transfers, international assignment cases, international business travelers and communicate with the appropriate stakeholder regarding the status of new visa petitions, extensions, green card related work and relocation
• Monitoring the global immigration mailbox, dealing with a  high volume of very detailed and complex correspondence.
• Tracking visas and prepare activity reports.  Recordkeeping
• Participating in meetings
• Staying abreast of  Global immigration updates and trends in order to benchmark and develop alternative solutions to immigration challenges
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain high standards for all work performed
• Provide backup support in other miscellaneous projects and tasks related to immigration, relocation, transfers, international assignments and global mobility program

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree and 12+ months of work experience in immigration
• Previous administrative experience in a customer-focused environment
• Knowledge of immigration regulations, labor law and local legislation
• Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and administrative skills with good attention to detail
• Ability to convey complex issues concisely and clearly to a wide range of people
• Fluency in English and French are essential

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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