Senior Lead

Job Description
Designation: Lead – Global Immigration
Experience-6-10 years
Location: Bangalore
Role Overview
The Lead – Global Immigration will be responsible for driving immigration compliance, audit readiness, and process transformation across global entities. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure robust governance, seamless operations, and regulatory adherence across all immigration-related processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Subsidiary Integration & Process Governance
Conduct data collection, due diligence, and initial assessments for subsidiary integration.
Analyze findings and publish detailed gap assessment reports with actionable recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including HR, Legal, Finance, Risk, OD, Compensation & Benefits, subsidiaries, and external vendors to streamline immigration processes.
Map and document AS-IS and TO-BE process flows to drive process standardization and efficiency.
Track and ensure timely completion of periodic compliance certifications across entities.
Partner with HR and Information Systems teams to onboard and automate immigration processes.
2. Audit Framework & Compliance Management
Design and implement a comprehensive audit framework for Global Immigration processes, covering:
International travel
Work assignments
New hires and mobility cases
Conduct periodic internal audits and assessments to ensure compliance robustness and process effectiveness.
Ensure continuous improvement of compliance controls and operational processes.
3. Audit Management & Stakeholder Coordination
Lead and anchor audits conducted by:
Internal auditors
SOX and CCAT teams
External vendors and government authorities
Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, external stakeholders, and Global Immigration colleagues to ensure smooth audit execution.
Track audit findings and drive timely closure of all action items.
4. Systems & Process Enhancement
Collaborate with Information Systems (IS) teams for automation and strengthening of controls across systems such as:
GloMo, iTravel, Timesheet
ALCON, Payworld, Reference Portal
SAP, eDocket
Lead end-to-end system enhancement lifecycle including:
Business Requirement Document (BRD) preparation
Requirement discussions
Review of requirement specifications (RS)
Participation in solution demos
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business validation
Final sign-offs
5. Awareness & Communication
Develop and execute an organization-wide awareness strategy on immigration compliance.
Draft policies, guidance documents, and periodic communication (emails, advisories, updates).
Conduct training sessions and awareness workshops for stakeholders.
Design, update, and maintain SharePoint or similar platforms as a centralized knowledge repository.
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of global immigration processes and compliance frameworks
Expertise in audit management, SOX controls, and regulatory compliance
Proven experience in process mapping, transformation, and automation
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience working with enterprise systems (SAP, HRMS, mobility systems)
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in global mobility or immigration compliance roles
Exposure to multinational environments and cross-border regulations
Experience managing audits involving external regulators or government bodies
Familiarity with automation and digital transformation initiatives
Key Outcomes
Strengthened global immigration compliance framework
Improved audit readiness and reduced compliance risks
Standardized and automated immigration processes
Increased awareness and adherence across the organization

Work arrangement
Hybrid