Global Immigration & Compliance Manager

GLOBAL IMMIGRATION & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

• Manage visa applications and immigration documentation needed for sponsoring employees to work in the U.S., India, Brazil, Singapore, and Ireland and international offices.
• Develop and implement mobility policies covering short-term assignments, long-term transfers, and remote work.
• Track and report on global mobility data including visa status, work authorization, and travel days.
• Partner with external immigration counsel and PEOs to ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax registrations, and statutory reporting requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Conduct HR compliance audits in partnership with local counsel in each jurisdiction.
• Liaise with Finance/Tax and Legal to maintain compliant employment structures, contractor relationships, and payroll requirements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for government agencies and local authorities on employment-related matters.
• Work with external counsel to update legal documentation, including employment agreements or other related documents.
• Create, implement, and update global HR and mobility policies and handbooks.
• Advise HR leadership on emerging international employment laws and risk areas on an ongoing basis.
• Partner with Compensation and Legal to manage equity reporting obligations and taxation across countries.
• Track equity participants’ tax residency changes and ensure local compliance.

• 5+ years of experience as global HR, immigration, or mobility management

• 7+ years of experience in global HR, immigration, or mobility management and strong understanding of U.S. immigration laws.
• Experience with employment and HR compliance regulations across India, Brazil, Singapore, and Ireland.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and operational organizations to manage compliance obligations.
• Experience operationalizing compliance procedures and systems.

• Willingness to travel (up to 15%).
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA or Bastrop, TX area.

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

• Company stock and stock options.
• Long-term cash awards.
• Company 401(k) retirement plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• Ten or more paid holidays per year.
• Five days of sick leave per year for exempt employees.

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Space

X is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.