Welcome to Bay Area Mobility Management

Our firm is growing and we are looking for a Business Immigration Paralegal/Case Manager to join our team. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience at a business immigration law firm (non-business/family immigration or other paralegal experience does not count toward total)
• Experience preparing both immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions desirable
• PERM and H-1B experience required
• Excellent English writing, spelling, and proofreading skills (which will be verified by testing during the interview process)
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple cases
• A stable work history, no job hopping
• References attesting to your customer service focus and your excellent work product
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office

For immediate confidential consideration, please e-mail your resume, cover letter and a sample of your legal writing (maximum of five pages) to hr@immigrationlaw.com

Only qualified individuals with specific requested skills, experience and a complete application packet will be contacted. Preference will be given to applicants already in or relocating to the Bay Area.

Manager/Sr. Manager of Mobility

• Strategic management of the international assignment and relocation policies and programs to meet the mobility needs of Seagate’s business
• Oversee the daily operations of all mobility programs
• Benchmark policies periodically to ensure competitiveness, and evaluate mobility policies, programs and processes to maximize effectiveness
• Design processes to reduce cycle time and improve customer (employee, manager, and HR Business Partner) satisfaction with mobility programs
• Work with HR Business Partners and Product Centers to ensure effective mobility solutions for unique business needs
• Provide advice and counsel to management and HR Business Partners in determining when an international assignment is appropriate and how to make the assignment as cost-effective as possible
• Interpret policies to manage exceptions and escalation requests
• Oversee the year-end compensation process to ensure worldwide income is collected and reported to tax authorities in a timely manner
• Monitor/manage Seagate’s third party mobility service providers (relocation vendor, cost of living data provider, tax provider, car and driver vendors, and other destination service providers) to ensure service levels are achieved; select new vendors as needed
• Manage tax provider to ensure compliance with international tax requirements and manage tax preparation and tax equalization processes
• Develop program communications, including policies, process documentation, toolkits, and training materials
• Partner with Legal outside counsel to ensure efficient and legally compliant immigration policies and processes
• Lead and/or oversee special projects
• Bachelor’s degree
• 6-8 years general HR or related experience; 2-4+ years experience in managing international assignment and relocation programs; experience supporting expat assignments in Asia strongly desired.
• Vendor management experience
• Strong analytical, customer service, and communication skills
• Leadership and project management experience, with ability to effectively lead and manage both direct and dotted line staff in a virtual work environment
• Experience working in a multi-national environment and willingness to travel to international sites
• The ability to work and influence diverse organizations across Seagate sites globally
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills,
• Must be a self-starter, organized and able to effectively manage multiple projects to established deadlines.
• Excellent team player with the ability to also work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment while managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability at problem solving and responding to the needs of the business
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels within the organization, as well as with multiple departments in order to effectively and timey meet objectives
• Results-focused in meeting customer expectations with a strong sense of urgency
• Demonstrated success in International Mobility, including immigration and end-to-end assignment coordination
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized, and able to follow up and follow through on job tasks
• Strong systems and computer application skills including strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, and Microsoft Word.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Payroll/tax knowledge a plus

Send resume to jon.gundersgaard@seagate.com

TheMIGroup is a global provider of relocation and assignment management programs to the world wide corporate community.   We are recruiting the following role at ourHayward location…

If you are energetic and customer driven and thrive on hard work and responsibility, you are the right person to work closely with our corporate clients and their expatriate employees, coordinating their relocation services, including the logistics of their household goods an personal effects move to settling them in at their new destination.  You will manage relationships with our local and international suppliers as well as have responsibility for receiving and processing initiations in SAP. 

As the successful candidate you will ideally have 3 – 5 years experience in the relocation industry, with solid employee/expatriate counseling abilities and a strong skill set for file management.  However training will be provided for the right candidate that shows aptitude for the position.   You must also be diplomatic and empathetic and have excellent relationship development skills.  Experience in moving personal effects or logistics coordination would be advantageous.

In addition to the above you will possess excellent customer service, a high energy level and ability to work to deadlines.  Solid organizational and time management skills with, the ability to work in a fast paced environment is essential.  Strong communication skills both written and verbal, good problem solving skills and attention to detail are a must. A head for numbers and strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) is necessary. SAPknowledge would be a definite asset.

For the right person we offer an excellent salary plus bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and training in a fun yet professional team environment.

To apply for the above position, please visit our career website and apply online at www.themigroup.com, quoting reference #SFRM/0412

TheMIGroup would like to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. TheMIGroup is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

JOB SUMMARY

Functions as the primary strategic business leader of a market area for ExecuStay and responsible for the leadership and management of markets within a designated region.  As General Manager of the market, responsible for all aspects of the operation, including guest and associate satisfaction, human resources, financial performance, sales and revenue generation and delivering a return on investment to both ExecuStay and Marriott International.  Leads the leadership team in the development and implementation of market-wide strategies.  Ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives with the objective of meeting or exceeding guest expectations. In addition, the General Manager builds relationships with key customers through personal involvement in the sales process.  The position ensures ExecuStay sales engines are leveraged and initiates independent and proactive sales activities, when appropriate, to generate demand.  Position serves as the principal interface with brand leadership.  Responsible for the overall performance of markets within a region and oversees all activities associated with the pre-opening processes for new market openings.  Identifies key apartment communities and seeks to develop relationships to provide competitive advantage to ExecuStay in the market.  Seeks development opportunities for new apartment locations in which to grow ExecuStay presence in the market.  Works in close partnership with the leadership team (including GM) of each market and provides leadership, resources and influence for the overall performance of the markets.  In addition, the position is responsible for sales and revenue generation for all markets within the region.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Operations and Department Teams

• Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process.
• Identifies leadership management on the market.
• Inspires and motivates team to achieve operational excellence.
• Creates a synergistic leadership team and business environment that consistently delivers positive results and continuously strives to improve these results.

Managing and Sustain Sales and Marketing Strategy

• Develops marketing deployment strategies for the market in order to continue to grow market share.
• Supports the sales strategy by encouraging leadership team to develop effective revenue management strategies.
• Ensures focus is on proactive selling as well as reactive selling.
• Reviews the Highland report, CHiP results, competitive shopping reports and using other resources to maintain an awareness of the market’s market position.

Managing Profitability

• Identifies key drivers of business success and keeping the team focused on the critical few to achieve results.
• Reviews sales goals and strategies to ensure alignment with the brand business strategy and proper pricing and positioning of the markets.
• Champions change in order to insure markets are profitable.

Maintaining Revenue Management Goals

• Supports the market General Manager(s) in executing the sales and revenue management activities to maximize performance.
• Ensures above market sales and revenue engines are leveraged to drive RevPAR improvement year over year.
• Oversees the alignment of revenue strategies amongst the area markets.
• Ensures capital expenditure funds are being used to address the priorities outlined in the brand business strategy.

Managing Market Operations

• Holds staff accountable for successful performance.
• Utilizes an “open door” policy.
• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding market goals to produce desired results.
• Fosters associate commitment to providing excellent service.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Hires executive committee team members who demonstrate strong functional expertise, creativity and entrepreneurial leadership to meet the business needs of the operation.
• Creates appropriate development plans based on individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 8 years experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

OR

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 6 years experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

Management Competencies

Contact Ann Simonik

tel:  847-771-1068

ann.simonik@hewitt.com   

SUMMARY:  Responsible for the development of the national account / corporate residential and commercial relocation sales

 RESPONSIBILITIES: Generate national account sales in bay area markets with travel as needed

 1.  Direct Responsibilities:

           National account sales development:

• Maintain a high level of customer service while pursuing new accounts with new corporate customers 
• Report to General Manager with weekly sales activity statements
• Must be able to set and achieve targeted sales goals
• Communicate with sales department and operations department to meet project scope 
• Ensure proper completion of all contractual documents  
• Review, summarize, and audit billing of all projects for prompt billing 
• Solid understanding of pricing guidelines, and pricing formulas.  Adhere to program and company guidelines
• Interact with corporate HR professionals and corporate facilities personnel

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of moving industry, project management, or related fields is helpful.  The candidate must have proven leadership skills, and a willingness to gain experience in coordinating and managing medium to large size accounts. Must be have computer skills and possess excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.  He or she must be self motivated and desire extraordinary income level. This employee must gain the ability to self-generate accounts and prospects.  Candidate must be disciplined with the ability to manage their time and work priorities well.

For more information call:

Salvatore Ferrante

Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage

510-614-4120

tori.ferrante@crownwms.com

www.crownwms.com 

 Summary

The Global Mobility Specialist delivers unsurpassed customer service to our corporate customers’ policies, including coordination of all authorized services with providers and relocating employees, as well as documentation of all services and related expenses. This position provides team support as each customer’s single point of contact for Pasha’s services.

Description

Assists in the building and maintaining of successful relationships with global stakeholders through timely, accurate, and professional communication.

Ensures appropriate implementation of compliance controls.

Accepts new initiations from the client and while serving as an extension of the client’s organization when delivering service to the transferee.

Coordinates the service delivery of all global and US domestic services authorized by the corporate client.

Maintains supply chain management records for all services performed in related applications.

Maintains a high level of communication and customer service when coordinating all required services.

Participates in company training for technical skills needed for international forwarding.

Liaisons between Sales and Operations to meet objectives.

Ensures proper data input into Pasha’s move management system.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Fast-paced office environment with moderate level of noise and frequent interruptions

Experience:

4+ years of directly-related work experience required.

Human resource or mobility experience working with multi-national companies a plus.

Form last updated: 10/20/2010 by HR. Content last updated: 10/31/2011 Approved by SLozano - 2 - Approved by SLozano

Skills:

Demonstrated competency as a successful and experienced relocation specialist in both international and US domestic policies and processes.

Ability to work successfully with varying levels of ambiguity and step outside of comfort zone.

Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management and team members, and effectively resolve issues.

Ability to synthesize complex concepts into easily understood communications.

Approachable, welcoming approach to work.

Ability to work effectively with senior company leadership, as well as lead and influence teams.

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to think quickly and present to an audience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Self-motivated, innovative, and able to initiate and lead change.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products at the following levels:

Word, Outlook, Excel: Intermediate level of skill

Ability to manage and deliver on multiple competing priorities.

Flexibility to shift work hours from time to time to accommodate communications with customers in other parts of the world.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have the ability to lift 20 lbs.

Other:

Alternate working hours may be required from time to time to accommodate communications with customers in other regions.  

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-Relocation Consulting Management:

• Serves as the central point of contact, responsible for directing the global relocation process as a strategic consultant facilitating the deployment of global talent on behalf of the business:
• Provides relocation & tax policy counseling; Basic immigration knowledge
• Expectation setting;
• Relocation advice and guidance;
• Issue resolution to ensure client satisfaction & employee speed to productivity
• Provides recommendations to HR and Hiring managers on selection of policy type , expert on multi-tiered policies and programs
• Assists HR and business on optional package elements based on budget, employee's need, precedence within the business, employee engagement, etc.
• Is a subject matter expert (SME) on Cisco Global Relocation Policy and Process
• Facilitates resolution of any escalations by working with HR, Business and outside vendors; understands when to seek management support
• Assists the business in understanding the impacts to success: upfront planning, selection of policy/ benefits, family acculturation, adjustment, and other related factors

-Business Lead/Alignment

• Leads the engagement with the business to which they’re aligned providing consultation on individual relocation, group moves and special engagements

-Caseload Management:

• Manages a caseload focused primarily on Directors & above
• Develops assignment compensation and relocation packages for new assignees
• Provides cost projections to the business
• Reviews Letters of Assignment/Transfer and balance sheet with employee

-Program Management & Special Programs:

• Provide area specific program management
• Partner with the business PM on limited restructurings and special programs to provide global relocation support

-Vendor Engagement

• Partners with Global Relocation Engagement Leader to lead and cultivate business partnership with vendors
• Arranges for vendor visits, sets up training,
• Establishes new vendor implementation

-Required Experience: 5-10 year of global mobility or global relocation experience, compensation or tax services

Interested candidates should log onto http://www.cisco.comand select Career Opportunities.  A recruiter will review your resume and be in touch with you.

• Manage the home sale process including marketing, negotiating purchase agreements, and closing the sale
• Educate relocating employees on home sale benefits
• Maintain accurate “real time” records in company software systems
• Proactively communicate with clients and relocating employees with expertise and advocacy
• Learn each client’s hiring and management culture, relocation costs and benefits in order to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Proactively communicate and resolve critical issues and provide recommendations for relocating employees home sales.
  
  Requirements:
• 5 years relocation or real estate experience
• College degree preferred
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to respond resourcefully and constructively to new demands, priorities and challenges
• Ability to work independently in a high-stress and fast-paced environment

Computer skills necessary for normal business matters

 

• Send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to resumes@plusrelocation.com.
  
  Visit us online at: www.plusrelocation.com

We are looking for a proactive and decisive Human Resources Professional with 5 - 10 years of experience in relocation to join a worldwide team of mobility specialists. You will have a considerable track record of realizing continuous improvement and efficiency of Relocation Programs and be an energetic, innovative individual recognized for strong interpersonal communication and analytical skills. You will thrive in dynamic, challenging environments and be someone who will look to bring your relocation expertise to the team.

•Relocation Programs: Expert in management of multi-tiered relocation programs. Specializing in policy development and interpretation, relocation, and vendor management.

•Leadership and Strategic Planning: Strong team management and leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and lead in a client service focused environment.

•Client Service: Consistently promote and model client service principles in teamwork, work product and personal interactions ensuring exemplary client satisfaction is attained with external and internal clients.

•Teamwork: Able to work collaboratively at all levels of varied cultural and social backgrounds as well as building consensus to achieve effective solutions that meet business needs.

•Problem Solving Skills: Able to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and provide innovative solutions to complex and unique problems. 

•Communication: Able to exchange information and present ideas, report facts and other information clearly and concisely. 

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Plus Relocation Services is a rapidly growing relocation management company providing services to corporations and their employees around the globe. These services include policy development and administration, expense management, home selling and purchasing, rental services, household goods shipment and international resource management. As a company, our culture is developed around our employees who work in teams and are supported in a total learning environment. We are known for our creativity, customer delight, and our personal commitment to our employees. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a comprehensive health package, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, and an environment that encourages your success.

Position Summary:

Develop high quality customer intimate strategies that support profitable and loyal relationships for assigned clients. Design, implement and monitor client’s global mobility programs. Collaborate with the Business Development team to acquire new clients and expand services to existing clients.

Essential Job Functions:

•  Develop strategic plans, disciplines and processes that increase customer loyalty on multiple levels

•  Develop processes and best practices between clients and service delivery that enhance relationships and lead to increased profitability

•  Assist in the on-going development of global strategies that meet the evolving needs of clients and provide marketing credibility for the company

•  Provide ongoing client training and education

•  Point of escalation for client and/or transferee related issues when appropriate

•  Manage the interface between implementation, sales, service and the clients to insure quality start up on all services

•  Collaborate with other Client Relations Managers and Business Development for business expansion opportunities

Job Requirements:

•  5-10 years relocation management experience

•  CRP and GMS Designations

•  Excellent verbal and writing skills

•  Strong organizational skills

•  Responds resourcefully and constructively to new demands, priorities and challenges

•  Ability to work in high-stress and fast-paced environment

•  Innovative problem solver

•  Strong customer service ethic

Qualified applicants should send a resume, letter of interest, & salary requirements to resumes@plusrelocation.com

Please visit us online at plusrelocation.com

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