Immigration Specialist

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

Nidec is seeking an experienced Immigration Specialist to play a crucial role in managing the immigration and expatriate services for our international assignments. As one of the primary point of contact for expatriates, you will provide expert guidance and support throughout the entire expatriate lifecycle, ensuring compliance with immigration laws, tax regulations, and company policies.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Primary point of contact for expatriates for the life cycle of the expatriate assignment via telephone, email or face-to-face communication
• Create an expatriate policy and process with assistance from Legal, HR and Tax; communicate and implement the policy and process with effective change management
• Counsel expatriates on expatriate policy administration and interpretation, processes and procedures, and provide counsel on regional nuances, identifying when expert legal or tax advice is needed and facilitating that connection/advice with the appropriate partners
• Provide leadership and act as key contact for managers, HR Business Partners, Payroll, HRIS, Tax and Finance for any issues involving expatriate administration
• Coordinate with destination services vendors to ensure execution of services, contract terms, and expatriate policy compliance, if applicable
• Identify, investigate, and research complex and unique expatriate issues. Work with management and other groups to develop and assess alternatives and develop solutions recognizing the intent of policy. Implement the recommended solution with effective change management
• Ensure that the administration of the expatriate services is carried out in accordance to policies and guidelines, and are applied in a consistent and standardized manner across the region
• Ensure resolution of both internal and external customer requests, queries and complaints to provide a high level of customer service
• Assist with Certificate of Coverage applications, where possible
• Coordinate individual income tax payments with external tax return preparer and employee
• Work with external tax advisor and Payroll Dept to ensure proper reporting of compensation/benefits and hypothetical tax withholding
• Ensure compliance with company’s tax equalization policy and proper settlement of employee’s taxes

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• +3 years of experience in global mobility, international assignment management, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and a genuine interest in supporting employees in their international assignments.
• Proficient knowledge of immigration laws, tax regulations, and employment laws in various countries.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, International Business, or a related field

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.