Immigration Strategy Lead

Immigration Strategy Lead Overview

This role sits within Google’s People Operations function and focuses on building, running, and improving immigration programs that support talent movement across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The position calls for someone who can combine legal knowledge, operational leadership, and strategic thinking to keep immigration processes compliant, resilient, and responsive in a fast-changing regulatory environment. You would work closely with teams such as People Operations, Legal, Tax, Global Mobility, and Government Affairs, advising senior leaders and helping the business stay agile while managing complex cross-border workforce needs.

The work is described as highly strategic as well as hands-on. You would be expected to lead the region’s immigration approach, respond to urgent issues, and help create scalable solutions that support business growth and international mobility. The role also emphasizes innovation, including the use of AI and automation to improve workflows and create a better self-service experience for employees.

What you would do

• Serve as the leading immigration expert for EMEA, taking ownership of the most difficult cases and improving how the function operates over time.
• Modernize regional immigration processes by introducing automation and AI-enabled tools that make support faster and easier for employees to use.
• Partner with hiring and mobility stakeholders to help secure global talent and resolve immigration issues affecting candidates and employees.
• Develop and own the regional immigration strategy, using data and business insight to advise executives and support international growth.
• Monitor legal and policy developments, maintain audit readiness, and coordinate rapid responses across teams when regulatory changes create risk.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and help shape practical, scalable solutions for business-critical escalations.

What the role requires

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least five years working in global immigration, mobility, or a similar field.
• Experience from an immigration law firm, whether as an attorney, paralegal, or executive specialist.
• Experience managing an internal corporate immigration function in a multinational organisation.
• For the preferred candidate profile, eight or more years of relevant immigration or mobility experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead incident response, manage policy changes under pressure, and maintain continuity during sudden regulatory shifts.
• Deep knowledge of EMEA immigration pathways, sponsor licence compliance, and regional labour markets.
• A track record of building, scaling, and running complex regional compliance and immigration programmes with high volumes.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous situations, making decisions, and influencing stakeholders with strong subject-matter expertise.
• English fluency, which Google says is required for all roles unless the posting says otherwise.

Compensation and other details

The posting lists Ireland pay at €142,000 to €146,000, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits. Google also notes that equity awards are granted at Alphabet’s discretion and are subject to the relevant stock plan, board or delegate approval, and the grant agreement.

Applicants are told that they can indicate a preferred working location from London, UK or Dublin, Ireland when applying. The posting does not provide a separate statement about remote work, hybrid work, or onsite expectations.

Additional information

Google includes its standard equal opportunity statement, saying it is committed to fair hiring and an inclusive workplace. It also notes that applicants needing an accommodation can use the company’s accommodations form. The posting states that Google does not accept agency resumes and will not pay fees for unsolicited submissions.

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Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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