Administrative Coordinator Human Resources
Resume:
Sandra Lornes
Sr. Global Immigration & Mobility Specialist
Katy, TX, 77449, US, Katy, US, 77449
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Professional summary
Sr. Global Immigration & Mobility Specialist with 24 years of extensive expertise in managing domestic and international employee relocation and immigration projects. Skilled in cost control, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance, delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. Passionate about enhancing global mobility processes to meet evolving business needs and improve employee experiences.
Employment history
Lockheed Martin Global Immigration Specialist Remote
Sep 2022 - Mar 2024
Provided guidance to Lockheed Martin (LM) GM stakeholders on policy, framework, and potential packages, initiating expatriate assignments, tracking expat employees in the region by country.
Developed, communicated, implemented, and maintained all human resources aspects of international assignments, policies, procedures, and payroll within Lockheed Martin/Aero.
Coordination of new assignments with respect to relocation, immigration, taxes, and ongoing support.
Ensured service delivery in partnership with entities, immigration vendors, and our relocation vendor.
Provided country specific supporting documents and information to tax vendor, relocation vendor, Finance, Global Accounting, GM Tax Team, and Business Area.
Assisted all LM expatriates with international assignments through coordinating, developing, and/or managing tax equalization, visa coordination, benefits coordination, housing, and compensation packages.
Coordinated with relocation firms, outside vendors, and government and international agencies for all assignments.
Experience working with third-party service providers (international or relocation vendors)
Collaborated with global mobility vendors, such as immigration firms, relocation coordinators, and insurance and tax consultants, to ensure seamless service to expatriate employees and business travelers.
Communicated, implemented, and maintained all human resources aspects of international assignments, policies, procedures, and payroll.
McDermott International Sr. Global Mobility Specialist Houston, Texas
Nov 2019 - Apr 2020
Ensured effective management of domestic, international, and temporary assignment employee immigration and relocation caseload.
Streamlined global mobility process by acting as a partner for country HR, business units, and employees.
Served as an initial contact person and channel for delegation/business travel consultants in the Global Mobility community.
Conducted local global mobility administration, performed as a subject matter expert for country specific knowledge, and coordinated input from other subject matter experts, including tax, social security, and immigration.
Delivered exceptional direct customer service to global hires and employees onboarding to a new office.
Partnered with Global Mobility team to design and facilitate Service Now’s US and International relocation and immigration program to provide an amazing end-to-end employee experience and service delivery.
Enhanced the Company Global Mobility policy, process, and associated assignment considerations by providing high-level advice, consultation training, support to Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and managers.
TD Williamson Sr. Global Mobility Specialist Houston, Texas
Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
Accelerated global international assignees immigration and relocation matters by acting as a primary person of contact.
Advanced employee immigration policies and resolved their questions / issues by delivering admirable consultation and excellent on-going support to assignees, managers, and HR business partners.
Oversaw initiation of all international and US immigration cases by in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
Led all aspects of immigration requirements, government procedures, and case processing times to HR, employees, and appropriate business leaders through effective communication.
Tracked and monitored critical deadlines and discussed with appropriate individuals.
Addressed Global Mobility challenges, process gaps, and policy development as well as enhanced effectiveness of services and bettered the Global Mobility employee experience by partnering internally and externally.
Managed Canada and USA employee immigration cases with outside legal firm.
Prepared requests for employee letters of invitation.
Directed execution of all aspects of global deployment processes, including partnership with legal and corporate tax requirements, corporate travel policies, payrolls, and various HR functions.
Parker Drilling Company Sr. Global Immigration & Mobility Specialist Houston, Texas
May 2008 - Oct 2017
Maximized program effectiveness, devised creative solutions to meet immediate / long-term business objectives, and minimized cost by coordinating with key internal and external stakeholders.
Utilized a strong working knowledge of global mobility policies and procedures to recommend the appropriate mobility strategy to managers and HR Business Partners.
Served as a key advisor to members of the Human Resources Department as they strategize on the viability of sponsorship for external hires or complexities of internal moves.
Managed global immigration filings and the vendors that supported the company.
Processed all employee non-immigrant visa (F1, H1B, J1, L1, TN, Visitors, etc.) applications in partnership with Immigration Law firm.
Processed all permanent residency applications, including labor certification, recruitment process, I-140 and I485 filings, in partnership with Immigration Law firm.
Interacted with foreign nationals on a regular basis and coordinated with external law firms to answer questions and resolve issues.
Managed the monitoring for expiring work authorizations, process visa extensions in a timely fashion.
Utilized a strong working knowledge of immigration policies and procedures to recommend the appropriate immigration strategy.
Implemented global and domestic mobility processes and policies for Parker Drilling.
Ensured effective communication to drive equitable treatment for assignee population.
Shell Oil Company Global Immigration Specialist
Jun 2000 - May 2008
Skills
Mobility Operations Management
Legal & Administration Support
Project / Case Management
Regulatory Compliance
Strategic Planning
Customer Service
Risk Mitigation
Vendors Management
Training & Development
Workday Proficiency
Cost Control
Employment Relocation
Visa Resolution
Stakeholders Management
Team Building & Leadership
HR Policies
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Affiliations
• Forum for Expatriate Membership (FEM)
• Houston Relocation Professionals (HRP)
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