Job Type : Full-time | Location: Sydney, Australia | Department: Engineering | Reporting to : Engineering Manager | Work Location: Hybrid
IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.
The Global Mobility Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization’s global mobility and immigration programs, ensuring compliant, efficient, and employee-focused mobility operations across multiple jurisdictions. This role manages relocation and immigration coordination, supports cross-border workforce movement, and partners closely with People & Culture, Payroll, Legal, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and external vendors to ensure mobility programs align with organizational growth, compliance requirements, and operational needs. The position plays a key role in developing scalable mobility processes, supporting employee experience, and maintaining governance and compliance standards related to global workforce movement.
With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Business, or related discipline
- 3–5 years of experience in global mobility, immigration coordination, HR operations, or international workforce administration
- Experience supporting immigration and relocation processes across multiple jurisdictions
- Familiarity with Canadian, U.S., Australian, and international immigration processes and documentation requirements
- Experience working with external immigration counsel, relocation providers, and third-party vendors
- Understanding of mobility-related payroll, tax, and compliance considerations
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent cases and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
- Experience working with HRIS platforms and case tracking/reporting tools
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively across multiple time zones and global teams
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or global organization is considered an as
Reporting to the Benefits & Mobility Manager, the Global Mobility Specialist is responsible for:
- Coordinating global mobility and immigration processes for employee relocations, assignments, and international hires
- Supporting end-to-end mobility administration including immigration documentation, relocation coordination, vendor management, and employee communications
- Partnering with external immigration counsel and relocation vendors to ensure timely and compliant processing of work authorizations and mobility activities
- Tracking and maintaining employee immigration records, visa expiry dates, and mobility-related documentation
- Supporting mobility-related compliance activities and ensuring adherence to immigration, tax, and employment regulations
- Coordinating Payroll and Finance teams regarding relocation payments, tax implications, and mobility-related reporting requirements
- Providing guidance to managers, employees, and internal stakeholders regarding mobility processes, timelines, and requirements
- Supporting development and maintenance of mobility policies, procedures, and governance standards
- Maintaining accurate mobility data and reporting metrics to support operational visibility and compliance tracking
- Assisting with mobility cost tracking, reporting, and vendor invoice management
- Identifying opportunities to improve mobility processes, employee experience, and operational scalability
- Supporting Total Reward programs in Australia
- Supporting Talent Acquisition and business leaders with international hiring and workforce mobility requirements
At IREN, we offer a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purpose while rewarding high performance and long-term growth.
- Compensation & Rewards
Competitive salary range based on experience and impact
Short- and long-term incentive programs designed to reward both results and long term company success
Wellbeing & Benefits
- Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage to keep you and your family supported
- Three weeks of paid vacation to recharge, travel, or simply enjoy more life outside of work (note that paid vacation is for salaried employees only)
Work Environment A modern hybrid model — collaborate in our Sydney office Tuesday–Thursday, with flexibility the rest of the week
Casual, comfortable attire so you can bring your best self to work without the suit-and-tie Access to an onsite, fully equipped gym to make wellness part of your workday
We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!
IREN is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation. This job will remain posted until filled. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates under consideration.
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