JAPAC Immigration Project Manager
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Corporate Functions
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We are seeking a dedicated, inventive and driven immigration professional with extensive experience navigating multi-tiered immigration programs. You will be a high-energy, innovative individual recognized for strong social communication and analytical skills. You will thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment and be recognized as a champion of the best in class employee experience. You will be a trusted business partner with superior understanding of cultural nuances and political landscapes that shape the immigration framework of each country in the region.
Description
- Operations Management: Develop and drive a large range of projects, including new country expansions, M&A, location strategy moves and immigration reform/government changes by partnering with members of Apple immigration team and other internal stakeholders.
- Vendor Management: Effective management of outside counsel, with the objective of uplifting the employee experience and service delivery.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as point of contact between legal, hiring managers, and the People team, providing regular updates on immigration. Agile communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in a highly-structured and strategic fashion.
- Compliance Monitoring: Ensure all processes adhere to government regulations to mitigate risk of application denial or audits and analyse impact to all Apple’s lines of businesses in the event of a legislative update.
- Training and Guidance: Provide training and guidance to Apple employees and internal Apple stakeholders on legislative changes, requirements, and best practices to ensure proper handling of cases.
- Superior Storytelling: Using data to tell a comprehensive and compelling story to help influence People-related programs and objectives.
- Project Management and Team Support: Assist the broader immigration team with other immigration-related projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of overall regional immigration experience related experience/similar experience with a multi-national company
- Superior understanding of JAPAC immigration laws and regulations
- Minimum of BA/BS or equivalent experience is required, preferably in Law or Legal Studies
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly organised self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability according to changing needs and demands
- Successful track record partnering with all levels of clients and partners (HR, Recruiting, Business leaders, etc.)
- Develop, design and conduct training for stakeholders on ongoing basis in relation to immigration matters
- Ability to use data and analytics to build insights for planning purposes, reporting on trends and key data to develop the program further
- Resilient, confident speaker with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Experience with Mac OS and workday knowledge is a plus