Human Resources Associate - Mobility (Pune, India)

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. ZS’s Corporate Enterprise Functions operate the firm’s core internal functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication—whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee. Human Resources develops and executes successful recruiting programs, learning and expertise-development initiatives, strategic staffing assignments, effective reporting and analytics, performance management processes, and work-life benefits and operations. HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE/MOBILITY We seek an experienced human resources professional in our Pune, India office. The HR Associate will be responsible for supporting the global mobility/immigration initiatives for our international workforce, including employment-based work authorization, business travel visas, and other work permits. This position reports to a senior human resources leader, and works in coordination with a mobility team located in various ZS offices across the globe. Responsibilities: Serve as a member of the global mobility team, and work closely with our global team members to improve current processes and communication Maintain tracking log of current immigration cases to monitor progress to prevent potential gaps of employment or termination due to insufficient work authorization Understand and process employee short-term and extended work assignments Process employment related documentation when requested for ZSers traveling internationally Help support the team with education and briefing sessions on visa stamping, consulate appointments, and travel to ensure employee readiness Interact with outside immigration counsel and other vendors regarding paperwork, postings, and filing requirements, as required Communicate clearly to ensure we provide a high level of service and consultation to all immigration inquiries regarding status updates to employees and their project teams Utilize and maintain immigration documentation, metrics and reports in a variety of software applications Work with the internal Travel team to develop a high level of customer service and a support model for business travelers, international assignees inbound or outbound, etc. Create and process immigration and employment letters for employee travel requirements as well as ad-hoc requests Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, candidates with paralegal certificate and interest in human resources preferred; 1 - 3 years of professional experience, preferably in human resources or an immigration-related role involving international business visas and employment-based non-immigrant processes, ideally in a multi-national professional services environment; Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Strong attention to detail and good time management skills; Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to work and communicate with multiple levels of the organization and a global team; Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented culture, but with a large degree of autonomy Strong work ethic and initiative; Ability to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment; Experience working in a role that requires a high degree of confidentiality and/or dealing with sensitive information; ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits package. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.