Global Mobility Manager

Posted on 4/3/2023

INACTIVE

1,001-5,000 employees

Web-based collaborative platform for product design

Company Overview

Figma stands out as an exemplary workplace due to its commitment to fostering a collaborative culture, its unique competitive advantage in consolidating design tools and workflows, and its industry leadership in web-based design platforms. The company's technical innovation is evident in products like FigJam, an online whiteboard that enhances team collaboration, demonstrating their dedication to improving efficiency and communication in product development. Figma's ability to simplify complex processes and facilitate teamwork across different time zones positions it as a leader in the design industry, making it an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$333.4M

Founded

2012

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↑ 8%

2 year growth

↑ 65%

Locations

San Francisco, CA, USA • New York, NY, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Requirements

5+ years of experience in immigration and global mobility in a global technology company
Experience in EMEA, APAC, and US visas
Experience building relocation packages and managing relocation vendor
Experience with general People Ops compliance projects and an excitement for getting involved in POps projects outside global mobility
Basic tax knowledge for liaising with a global mobility tax vendor
Team player who collaborates with cross-functional partners to build and execute processes
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Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and execute global mobility programs, policies, packages, and processes globally
Create immigration policy documents for N. America, APAC, and EMEA
Partner with Total Rewards to create relocation packages and eligibility rules to align with our overall rewards strategy
Act as an expert by answering questions about policy and processes from Figmates and cross functional partners
Support Recruiting and People Partners with visa assessments for new hires and current Figmates; communicate guidance on options and initiate visa processes with our external immigration partner
Manage the relationship with our external immigration counsel and relocation vendors including a global mobility tax vendor to ensure Figmates receive the best experience with their visas and relocations
Partner with People Ops to ensure administration of mobility related tasks
Advise on global expansions to ensure compliance in immigration and employment matters
Design trainings for key partners and Figmates globally
Ensure data integrity of our employees' immigration and relocation records and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
Other People Ops related compliance projects as needed

Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Born on the Web, Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, create, test, and ship better designs, together. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alone—come make with us!

We’re looking for an experienced Global Mobility Manager to build and execute Figma’s global mobility strategy and support Figmates during their visa cases and relocations. This individual will collaborate with Recruiting, Finance, Total Rewards, and People Operations to create policies and processes to contribute to a culture of attracting and retaining top talent. They’ll also get involved in leading HR compliance projects. If you’re excited about building for scale and working alongside an amazing people team during a time of growth, this role could be for you!

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

Develop, implement, and execute global mobility programs, policies, packages, and processes globally
Create immigration policy documents for N. America, APAC, and EMEA
Partner with Total Rewards to create relocation packages and eligibility rules to align with our overall rewards strategy
Act as an expert by answering questions about policy and processes from Figmates and cross functional partners
Support Recruiting and People Partners with visa assessments for new hires and current Figmates; communicate guidance on options and initiate visa processes with our external immigration partner
Manage the relationship with our external immigration counsel and relocation vendors including a global mobility tax vendor to ensure Figmates receive the best experience with their visas and relocations
Partner with People Ops to ensure administration of mobility related tasks
Advise on global expansions to ensure compliance in immigration and employment matters
Design trainings for key partners and Figmates globally
Ensure data integrity of our employees’ immigration and relocation records and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
Other People Ops related compliance projects as needed

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

5+ years of experience in immigration and global mobility in a global technology company
Experience in EMEA, APAC, and US visas
Experience building relocation packages and managing relocation vendor
Experience with general People Ops compliance projects and an excitement for getting involved in POps projects outside global mobility
Basic tax knowledge for liaising with a global mobility tax vendor
Team player who collaborates with cross-functional partners to build and execute processes

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.

Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):

$119,000—$210,000 USD

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please let your recruiter know if you require accommodation.

About Figma

Dylan Field and Evan Wallace co-founded Figma in 2012 with the vision of building tools for designers in the browser. Their goal was to create the first design tool that combined the accessibility of the Web with the functionality of a native app. Today Figma is a platform with tools and spaces to support the entire product development process—idea to design to build—and has simplified collaboration for companies like Microsoft, Uber, and The New York Times to name a few.

At Figma, we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, products, and community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace—we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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