The Community You Will Join:

In the role of Senior Live Anywhere Specialist, you will work closely with the Live Anywhere team, and cross-functional teams to advise on specific immigration challenges, foster new ideas and support the immigration processes for Airbnb’s new hires and existing employees in the EMEA region.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will create strong partnerships, and manage and grow cross-functional relationships that will create a successful environment for the success of Airbnb’s Live Anywhere programs. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years  experience in supporting immigration in the EMEA region, with a particular focus on Ireland, UK, France, Spain, Germany and Italy.

A Typical Day:

• Consult with internal and external partners on complex immigration matters to develop strategies to mitigate risk and provide timely solutions.
• Act as primary resource for employees, managers, recruiters and Talent Partners on all aspects of immigration, including visas, work permit, and permanent resident processes and timelines.
• Partner closely with Airbnb’s US and Global immigration counsels to initiate and track immigration cases.
• Partner closely with Talent Systems and Talent Operations teams to ensure mobility services are effectively delivered.
• Proactively communicate immigration updates with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and add to Airbnb’s immigration process guides and education materials for internal training.
• Assist with training for key business stakeholders in the EMEA region (Talent Partners, Regional Recruiting teams etc.)
• Maintain immigration trackers and case management tools.
• Lead initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of global immigration and assist with right to work processes.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with internal partners including Payroll, Equity and Legal teams, with whom you’ll align on policy and operationalization for these programs.
• Review and audit immigration invoices.
• Elevate and innovate program offerings to scale with our global growth footprint

Your Expertise:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ Years of experience in a corporate immigration role
• Strong knowledge of immigration laws and processes in the EMEA region.
• Knowledge of industry, market and regulatory changes in immigration.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal, teamwork, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail skills and an ability to retain large amounts of sensitive and confidential information.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

If you need assistance, or a reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com.