Senior Global Mobility Specialist

About-ILM

Founded-by-George-Lucas,-ILM-is-the-leading-effects-facility-in-the-world,-with-studios-located-in-San-Francisco,-Vancouver,-London,-Sydney-and-Mumbai.-ILM-has-created-visual-effects-for-over-325-feature-films-and-has-played-a-key-role-in-seven-of-the-top-10-worldwide-box-office-hits-of-all-time-and-has-contributed-to-25-of-the-top-50.-ILM-has-set-the-standard-for-visual-effects,-creating-some-of-the-most-stunning-images-in-the-history-of-film.-At-the-forefront-of-the-digital-revolution,-the-company-continues-to-break-new-ground-in-visual-effects,-VR,-AR,-and-Immersive-Cinema.-You-can-see-some-of-our-current-projects-here.

Your-role?

As-the-Senior-Global-Mobility-Specialist,-you-will-administer-ILM-Sydney’s-immigration-and-global-mobility-programs,-services-and-process-delivery.-Your-role-is-critical-in-ensuring-the-company's-international-rules-and-regulations-compliance-for-immigration,-tax-and-relocation.-Your-role-is-essential-in-ensuring-smooth-transitions-for-employees-relocating-internationally-and-involves-coordinating-all-aspects-of-expatriate-assignments,-including-immigration,-tax-compliance,-relocation-logistics-and-keeping-up-with-international-rules-and-regulations.-You-will-collaborate-with-various-stakeholders-to-support-the-company’s-global-talent-strategy-and-ensure-compliance-with-all-relevant-laws-and-policies.

 What-will-you-be-doing?

• Execute-end-to-end-processes-for-ILM-Sydney’s -international-assignments,-including-relocation-and-expatriate-packages,-visas,-tax-services.-Partner-with-Disney-Legal,-Disney-tax,-and-external-vendors-in-market-to-ensure-compliance. 

• Maintain-high-volume-detailed-case-file-for-each-Foreign-Worker/traveler-for-aforementioned-client-groups-and-enable-communication-with-partner-stakeholders-(TWDC-HR/GM-and-Local-HR,-Talent-Managers)

• Analyze-eligibility-of-candidates-and-work-authorization-documents-and-offer-pre-assessment-outlining-best-immigration-and-tax-pathways,-timeline,-and-risks. 

• Execute-strategies-for-high-volume-of-Foreign-Workers-intakes-and-pre-assessment-of-best-pathway-for-work-authorization-given-candidate-profile,-job-role,-wage,-and-time-available-(to-start-date,-expiry-of-current-document,-dependent-needs,-other-contingencies-including-travel-and-health-care-requirements)

• Mitigate-risks-associated-with-immigration-and-global-mobility-of-international-hires-by-navigating-inbound-US-restrictions,-border-closures,-country-specific-requirements---and-drawing-individualized-Global-Mobility-Plans.

• Manage-timelines-and-processes-for-intra-company-transfers,-temporary-assignees,-loan-outs,-contractors,-business-travelers-for-aforementioned-client-groups. 

• Maintain-global-mobility-policies-and-procedure-documentation-for-the-Sydney-studios

• Advise-productions-on-international-rules-and-regulations-to -ensure-compliance-for-studios

• Maintains-global-relationships-with-key-stakeholders-within-Global-Mobility-and-Immigration-such-as-Global-Mobility-Managers-for-each-region,-HRBPs,-Production-Leaders-and-Finance,-External-Vendors-(Fragomen,-KPMG,-etc)

To-be-a-contributing-member-of-this-team,-you-will-have-a-mix-of-these-skills:

• Advanced-knowledge,-and-thorough-understanding,-of-employment-based-immigration-programs,-processes-and-policies-along-with-understanding-Disney-Legal-policy-and-procedure. 

• Navigate-complex-changes-and-updates-to-the-global-immigration-landscape-as-they-impact-the-company's -compliance-and-ability-to-hire-foreign-nationals-and-travel-for-business.

• Strong-emphasis-on-client-centered-approach-with-proactive,-professional-communication

• Proficiency-with-Google-apps,-Microsoft-Office-and-similar-programs

• Excellent-attention-to-detail

• Demonstrates-strong-written-and-verbal-communication-skills;-the-ability-to-handle-multiple-tasks-simultaneously-and-to-work-in-a-fast-paced,-dynamic-environment

• Ability-to-provide-innovative-troubleshooting-in-a-fast-paced-environment

• Ability-to-handle-confidential-and-sensitive-information-in-a-discreet,-diplomatic,-and-professional-manner

• Ideally 5-yrs-experience

• Bachelor's-Degree 

• Registered-Migration-Agent

• A-big-bonus-would-be-3-5-yrs-experience-in-the-Production-industry-(demonstrated-familiarity-or-thorough-understanding-of-various-roles-associated-within-the-Production-industry,-and-various-terms/terminology-related-to-the-Production-industry)

JoinILM

This-position-is-with-Lucasfilm-Entertainment-Company-Ltd.-LLC,-which-is-part-of-a-business-segment-we-call-Industrial-Light-&-Magic.

Lucasfilm-Entertainment-Company-Ltd.-LLC-is-an-equal-opportunity-employer.-Applicants-will-receive-consideration-for-employment-without-regard-to-age,-race,-colour,-religion-or-belief,-sex,-nationality,-ethnic-or-national-origin,-sexual-orientation,-gender-reassignment,-marital-or-civil-partner-status,-disability-or-pregnancy-or-maternity.-Disney-fosters-a-business-culture-where-ideas-and-decisions-from-all-people-help-us-grow,-innovate,-create-the-best-stories-and-be-relevant-in-a-rapidly-changing-world.