Amy Minier
Summary
Hands-on, high-touch Global Mobility and HR M&A expert with a proven track record of solving complex, high-stakes challenges in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Adept at designing and implementing policies that align Mobility and Immigration strategy with broader organizational goals—ensuring compliance, business continuity, and a seamless employee experience. Recognized for building trust across diverse stakeholder groups and delivering scalable, people-centric solutions during periods of transformation and change
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of HR M&A, Global Mobility & Immigration
Yahoo Holdings Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Lead the HR M&A, Global Mobility & Immigration teams with a focus on developing and implementing market leading programs that enhance the employee experience, support business objectives and drive operational efficiencies
- Lead a global immigration and relocation management RFP by partnering with key stakeholders, including foreign nationals, to conduct an intake of key value drivers
- Implemented a new global supplier across 11 countries yielding in a 13% annual savings and resulted in an 14% increase in employee satisfaction
- Redesign Yahoo’s global mobility strategy by creating a flexible program that balances the business’ budget alongside employee needs resulting in potential cost savings of $1mm per year
- Developed and launched a global exchange program that significantly boosted employee morale, fostered strong cross-functional relationships, and supported ongoing employee development across diverse international teams
- Manage global tax supplier ensuring global tax reporting compliance via year end processes and/or shadow payrolls
- Subject matter expert in US work permits (H-1B, L-1A/B, O-1, E-3, TN, F-1), US PERM program and global work permits across multiple countries
- Defined and executed the HR M&A People project strategy by developing clear roles and responsibilities RACIs, comprehensive project plans, integration and separation program guides, and tailored onboarding plans for target employees
- Successfully lead and executed divestitures of 600+ global employees by navigating complex global employment regulations, practices and policies
- Successfully integrated US acquisitions of 100+ employees
- Develop and mentor HR M&A, Global Mobility and Immigration team members
Senior Director, Global Mobility and HR M&A, Total Rewards
Endeavor Holdings Inc.
New York, NY
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Lead HR M&A team and represent HR integration/separation aspects for all acquisitions and divestitures
- Lead the Global mobility function to set strategy for mobility programs, initiatives and suppliers focusing on employee experience and compliance
- Create and manage global Remote Workers policy that encompasses corporate tax, employment law, immigration and payroll tax compliance and partner with internal key stakeholders as needs frequently arise
- Lead strategic initiative to procure a relocation management company resulting in a 97% employee experience satisfaction rating
- Responsible for creating a mobility strategy to support the upcoming Olympic games with long term vision for the 2024,2026 and 2028 Olympics
- Partner with internal finance teams on budgeting and releasing mobility accruals on a quarterly basis
Director, Global Mobility, Immigration and HR Operations
Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
New York, NY
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Redefined global mobility and immigration to Sony Music by centralizing the global mobility program into a corporate headquarter center of excellence
- Lead strategic initiatives to standardized mobility programs and vendor consolidation to ensure consistent and efficient delivery across 3 Sony family companies
- Partnered with senior HR executives to create global workforce mobility program “Learn”, “Grow”, and “Lead” that supports development and retention of talent
Director, Global Mobility
Ralph Lauren Corporation
Lyndhurst, NJ
12.2010 - 12.2015
- Responsible for design and implementation of global mobility policy, programs, compliance processes, while managing global tax, immigration and relocation management companies
- Managed and mentored mobility team and created cross functional job-sharing responsibilities
Tax Consultant, International Human Resources
Deloitte Tax LLP
Parsippany, NJ
08.2008 - 12.2010
- Tax consultant assigned to global clients responsible for global mobility tax, including global assignment calculations, w-2 reconciliation, tax gross up calculations and shadow payroll reporting.
International Assignment Professional
Weichert Relocation Resources Inc.
Morris Plains, NJ
05.2007 - 08.2008
- Coordinator assigned to global transferees, responsible for overseeing relocation services coordination, immigration and year end reporting.
Education
BBA - International Business Management
Pace University
New York, NY05.2007
Skills
- HR policies development
- Project Management
- Organizational culture
- Immigration compliance
- Expatriate administration
- Due diligence
- Stakeholder management
Timeline
Head of HR M&A, Global Mobility & Immigration
Yahoo Holdings Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Senior Director, Global Mobility and HR M&A, Total Rewards
Endeavor Holdings Inc.
01.2020 - 10.2022
Director, Global Mobility, Immigration and HR Operations
Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2020
Director, Global Mobility
Ralph Lauren Corporation
12.2010 - 12.2015
Tax Consultant, International Human Resources
Deloitte Tax LLP
08.2008 - 12.2010
International Assignment Professional
Weichert Relocation Resources Inc.
05.2007 - 08.2008
BBA - International Business Management
Pace University