People Operations – Global Mobility and Scale

Clay

People Operations role managing immigration and global mobility functions at Clay, supporting global expansion and employee relocation. Partnering with legal and finance for compliance and infrastructure.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Immigration and Global Mobility
Manage U.S. visa cases across the full lifecycle — from offer stage through renewals and permanent residency
Manage immigration and work authorization requirements for Clay's London office, including UK visa sponsorship and right-to-work compliance
Serve as Clay's internal immigration expert, partnering with external counsel to keep cases moving and employees informed
Advise recruiters on visa eligibility and sponsorship options as part of the hiring process
Partner with Legal, Finance, and People to support global expansion into new markets, building the mobility infrastructure we need as we grow
Build a Relocation Experience That Works
Design and manage a relocation process that feels seamless and well-supported for employees and their families
Manage end-to-end relocation cases, including domestic and international moves
Build Scalable Processes and Infrastructure
Build the mobility function from the ground up — policies, workflows, documentation, and case tracking
Own compliance for cross-border remote work, business travel, and international employment classification
Keep mobility data organized and accurate to support reporting and decision-making
Manage Contractor Operations
Own the end-to-end contractor lifecycle — onboarding, offboarding, and everything in between — ensuring a smooth and consistent experience
Maintain compliance with contractor classification requirements across U.S. and international jurisdictions
Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contractor agreements are accurate, current, and audit-ready
Build scalable processes and documentation for contractor management, including systems tracking and recordkeeping
Partner Across the Business
Advise People Partners, recruiters, and business leaders on mobility-related questions with clear, practical guidance
Make complex immigration and mobility requirements accessible for employees navigating high-stakes processes
Contribute to broader People Ops work as the team and company grow

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in People Operations with significant hands-on mobility experience
Experience with UK and/or European immigration and employment compliance (UK Skilled Worker visa experience a plus)
Experience advising on international hiring arrangements and cross-border compliance
Experience managing contractor populations, including onboarding/offboarding and classification compliance across jurisdictions
Strong vendor management skills — you know how to get the most out of immigration counsel and relocation partners
Experience building processes from scratch at a scaling company.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

immigration managementvisa case managementrelocation process designcontractor lifecycle managementcompliance managementdata organizationprocess buildinginternational employment classificationcross-border compliancevendor management

Soft Skills

advisingcommunicationpartnershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillsguidancecollaborationdecision-makingsupportexperience management