Senior Professional, Global Mobility & Compliance

About Us:
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Job Description
Senior Professional, Global Mobility and Compliance
Reports To: Director, People
Location: Chennai, India
Function: People Team, BW India GCC
Join Us. Build a Better World Through Business.
At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we’ve grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal list of the city’s Top 150 Privately Held Companies.
What truly sets us apart is our culture—rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results.
In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centers of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services—providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide.
Our culture is built on:
· Ownership – Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment.
· Flexibility – A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time.
· Empowerment – Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact.
· Learning and Growth – Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development.
Career Development and Global Exposure
At Barry-Wehmiller, your growth is our priority. You’ll have access to world-class learning programs, leadership development opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts. Our global footprint means you’ll collaborate with teams across continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices from around the world. Whether you aspire to deepen your technical expertise or take on leadership roles, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive.
If you’re ready to bring your best thinking to a high-impact, future-focused environment—where long-term stability meets start-up agility—and be part of a company that cares deeply about people, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Overview
This role is responsible for ensuring effective governance, compliance and administration across immigration, team member relations, workplace policy compliance, employment documentation, POSH processes and related People compliance activities within the GCC.
The role serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to leaders, People partners and team members on team member relations matters, policy interpretation, immigration requirements and employment-related compliance considerations. The role partners closely with People, Legal, business leaders and external service providers to ensure compliance with applicable laws, company policies and established People processes while maintaining a positive team member experience.
The position will help strengthen governance, consistency and risk management across People practices while supporting the continued growth of the GCC.
Key Responsibilities
Global Mobility
Manage end-to-end immigration processes for GCC team members requiring work authorization, visas and mobility support.
Partner with business leaders, Talent Acquisition and People partners on mobility requirements and immigration planning.
Coordinate with external immigration law firms and service providers.
Monitor immigration timelines, documentation requirements and compliance obligations.
Manage immigration escalations, Requests for Evidence, visa delays and related issues.
Maintain immigration policies, documentation standards and governance processes.
Ensure accurate records and reporting related to immigration programs.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced team member experience.
Team member Relations
Support the resolution of grievances, team member complaints and workplace conflicts through established processes.
Partner with leaders and People team members on disciplinary matters, conduct concerns and team member counselling situations.
Assist in fact-finding, documentation and investigations relating to team member concerns.
Support fairness, consistency and procedural compliance in team member relations matters.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation standards.
Policy Compliance & Governance
Support the implementation, interpretation and consistent application of People policies.
Provide guidance to leaders and team members regarding policy-related questions.
Review policy exceptions and support appropriate escalation and decision-making.
Assist in the development, review and maintenance of People policies, procedures and guidelines.
Support governance reviews to ensure People practices remain aligned with organizational requirements.
Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions where required.
Employment Law & People Compliance
Partner with People and Legal stakeholders on employment-related matters.
Support employment documentation including contracts, letters, notices and related records.
Provide guidance regarding team member separations, notice periods, absconding situations and related documentation.
Assist with interpretation of employment requirements and workplace obligations.
Support compliance reviews and documentation relating to employment practices.
Monitor regulatory developments relevant to People practices and escalate implications as required.
POSH Compliance
Support ongoing compliance with Prevention of Sexual Harassment requirements.
Partner with Internal Committees on documentation, investigations and case administration.
Ensure procedural compliance and documentation standards are maintained.
Support awareness initiatives and policy communication.
Assist with statutory reporting and record maintenance as required.
Vendor Management
Manage relationships with immigration service providers, law firms and other external partners.
Monitor vendor performance, responsiveness and service quality.
Support vendor governance and periodic review processes.
Training & Communication
Develop manager and team member awareness regarding People policies and compliance requirements.
Support communications related to policy updates and compliance initiatives.
Deliver workshops or awareness sessions on immigration, policy compliance and workplace conduct topics as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Law (B.L./LL.B.) or equivalent.
Postgraduate qualification in HR, Employment Law or related field preferred.
Qualified Advocate preferred.
POSH certification desirable.
Experience
10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
Immigration and Global Mobility
Team member Relations
Employment Compliance
HR Policy Governance
Employment Law Advisory
Workplace Investigations
POSH Administration
Experience working with global stakeholders and external law firms preferred.
Experience within a multinational organization or GCC environment strongly preferred.
Key Skills
Technical Skills
Immigration and Mobility Administration
Team member Relations
Policy Interpretation and Governance
Employment Documentation
POSH Processes
Workplace Investigations
Risk Assessment and Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Vendor Management
Case Management
Behavioural Skills
Sound judgement
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Managing confidential information
Stakeholder management
Influencing and communication
Conflict resolution
Process improvement
Organizational agility
To understand more about our people-first philosophy, you may like to watch this short video by our CEO, Mr. Bob Chapman, on Truly Human Lea