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A Day in the Life
The Global Mobility Consultant is responsible for leading the company's global immigration program of 70+ countries in partnership with external immigration service providers, and manages a broad range of international mobility activities, including global assignments, one-way international transfers, commuter arrangements, and other cross-border employment scenarios.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, HR partners, and external vendors, ensuring a seamless employee experience while maintaining compliance with immigration, tax, payroll, and employment regulations.

This is a remote role with strong preference for candidates living near Operational Headquarters (OHQ) in MN for regular in person meetings.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

Global Immigration Program Management

• Lead and manage the company's global immigration program in partnership with external immigration providers.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for immigration-related matters and provide guidance to employees, managers, and HR stakeholders.
• Monitor immigration compliance requirements and ensure adherence to local laws and company policies.
• Manage vendor performance, service delivery, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Tax, Legal and business leaders to address complex immigration matters and mitigate risk.

Global Mobility Program Consulting

• Manage end-to-end mobility cases, including:
  
  • Long-term and short-term international assignments
  • One-way international transfers
  • International commuter arrangements
  • Business traveler and other cross-border employment scenarios
• Provide consultation and guidance to HR partners, managers, and employees on mobility policies, program requirements, and assignment-related considerations.
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of mobility arrangements.
• Oversee mobility documentation, cost projections, approvals, and case tracking.
• Ensure alignment across immigration, tax, payroll, compensation, benefits, and relocation workstreams.

Program Governance and Operations

• Maintain and enhance global mobility policies, processes, and operational guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the employee and stakeholder experience.
• Track mobility program metrics and provide reporting and insights to leadership.
• Support audits and compliance reviews related to mobility and immigration activities.
• Stay informed on evolving immigration, employment, and mobility trends and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements (must have)

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in global immigration, global mobility, international HR, or a related field. Or advanced degree and 5+ years of experience.

Key Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing global immigration programs and working with external immigration vendors.
• Strong understanding of international assignment administration, cross-border employment, and mobility program operations.
• Experience partnering with HR, Legal, Payroll, Tax, Compensation, and business stakeholders.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills.
• Experience supporting a multinational organization with a globally distributed workforce.
• Knowledge of global mobility tax, payroll, and compliance considerations.
• Experience with mobility and immigration case management systems.

Success in This Role

• Delivers a high-quality employee experience for globally mobile employees.
• Maintains strong compliance and risk management practices.
• Builds trusted partnerships with HR, business leaders, and external vendors.
• Drives operational excellence and continuous improvement across global mobility and immigration programs.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. a7 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$110,400.00 - $165,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans