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<h2> <strong>We’re reinventing global trade.</strong> </h2> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">We believe global trade can move the human race forward. </span> <span style="font-weight:400;">That’s why it’s our mission to </span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5lRabwIdSA"> <span style="font-weight:400;">make global trade easy for everyone</span> </a> <span style="font-weight:400;">.</span> </p> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">Flexport is building the platform for global logistics, empowering more than 40,000 buyers, sellers and their logistics partners with </span> <span style="font-weight:400;">the technology and services to grow and innovate. Companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—used Flexport technology to move nearly $19B of merchandise across 112 countries in 2021</span> </p> <h2> <span style="font-weight:400;">The opportunity:</span> </h2> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">At no other time has the global supply chain been more relevant -- or operated in more volatility -- as today. Through a robust thought leadership program we’ve put Flexport in front of decision makers and influencers as well as mainstream America via features in </span> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2022/02/07/flexport-is-silicon-valleys-solution-to-the-supply-chain-mess-why-do-insiders-hope-it-sinks/"> <span style="font-weight:400;">Forbes</span> </a> <span style="font-weight:400;">, </span> <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90721911/flexport-fixing-supply-chain-crisis"> <span style="font-weight:400;">Fast Company</span> </a> <span style="font-weight:400;">, </span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmwDd52CEJk"> <span style="font-weight:400;">Mad Money</span> </a> <span style="font-weight:400;">, </span> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/business/supply-chain-disruption.html"> <span style="font-weight:400;">New York Times</span> </a> <span style="font-weight:400;">, </span> <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/logistics-startup-flexport-plans-hiring-spree-double-engineers-2023-2022-11-02/"> <span style="font-weight:400;">Reuters</span> </a> <span style="font-weight:400;">, and the </span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSUM1mvw17w"> <span style="font-weight:400;">All In Podcast</span> </a> <span style="font-weight:400;"> to name a few.</span> </p> <p> <strong> <span style="font-weight:400;">Now it’s time to deepen that story with a better understanding of how Flexport will change the game. We’re seeking</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">a </span> </strong> <span style="font-weight:400;">creative and collaborative leader to build out our Global Mobility strategy and programs for our current employees and candidates. In this role, you will lead and build out a team of immigration specialists and mobility program managers and be responsible for the global strategy for relocation and immigration. You will partner directly with a wide variety of stakeholders, including teams within HR and Legal, managers, employees, candidates, and external law firm partners, among others, to build, enhance and deliver best-in-class service offerings. While this role is stakeholder facing and includes a significant amount of business partnering, it also includes important operational and compliance tasks.</span> </p> <p> <strong> <span style="font-size:12pt;">You Will:</span> </strong> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Lead design of global strategy for relocation and immigration, including program and policy design, execution, and assessment</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Develop creative solutions to meet immediate and long term business objectives</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Provide strategic global mobility-related expertise to HR team members and business leaders across the organization.</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Continuously examine and refresh program guidelines and all global mobility vendors to ensure industry competitiveness and compliance with legal, tax, and local employment regulations</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Assist with the day-to-day operations, providing support to all employees and candidates on all immigration and mobility matters, ensuring all escalations are resolved</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Build out and manage a team (over time) of specialists/program managers</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Effective develop and execute communication plans that promote global mobility as a key part of Flexport’s talent strategy</span></li> </ul> <p> <strong> <span style="font-size:12pt;">You Should Have:</span> </strong> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Minimum 8 years of Global Mobility experience (knowledge and experience working with tax, legal, compensation and immigration issues)</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Minimum 5 years hands-on experience managing global relocation and immigration programs with a focus on vendor management for a multinational company</span></li> </ul> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">Preferred Requirements</span> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Bachelor’s degree</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Knowledge of global immigration regulations and practices</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Experience in development of immigration content/knowledge base</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Strong customer service orientation and vendor management skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Experience with managing law firm partners</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Excellent organization and communication skills with great attention to detail, while focusing on stringent deadlines, managing concurrent high priority initiatives</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ability to work on assignments that are complex in nature, requiring judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Willingness to learn quickly to fill any gaps in knowledge</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Outstanding communication skills with the ability to connect and develop trust quickly with stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Possess confidence in the handling of ambiguity and fluid situations</span></li> </ul> <h2> <span style="font-weight:400;">Worried about not having any freight forwarding experience?</span> </h2> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">Don’t be! Our mission is to make global trade easy </span> <em> <span style="font-weight:400;">for everyone</span> </em> <span style="font-weight:400;">. That’s why it’s important to bring people from</span> <a href="https://www.flexport.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion"> <span style="font-weight:400;">diverse backgrounds and experiences</span> </a> <span style="font-weight:400;"> together with our industry veterans to help move the global logistics industry forward.</span> </p> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">We know this industry is complex. That’s why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy, a one week intensive onboarding program designed specifically to set every new Flexport employee up for success.</span> </p> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global trade easy for everyone relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</span> </p> <p></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"> <div class="pay-input"> <div class="description"> <div class="c-message_kit__gutter"> <div class="c-message_kit__gutter__right" role="presentation" data-qa="message_content"> <div class="c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text"> <div class="c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text" data-qa="message-text"> <div class="p-block_kit_renderer" data-qa="block-kit-renderer"> <div class="p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first"> <div class="p-rich_text_block" dir="auto"> <div class="p-rich_text_section"> <div><span style="font-family:arial , sans-serif;"><em>The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. </em></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="title">The US base salary range for this full-time position: (exclusive of bonus, equity and benefits.)</div> <div class="pay-range"> <span>$170,000</span> <span class="divider"></span> <span>$210,000 USD</span> </div> </div> </div>