Jessica Kim
Summary
Experienced Immigration and Global Mobility professional with over 10 years of experience building and managing internal/external programs. Possesses strategic planning and analytical skills essential for maintaining compliant, sustainable immigration and mobility programs. Recognized for excellent communication while navigating ambiguous scenarios, ensuring seamless operations and consistent outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr People Ops Specialist, Immigration & Global Mobility
Latitude AI LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2025 - Current
- Lead employees, managers and leadership/executive teams on compliant immigration decisions and best practices
- Analyze complex immigration matters and effectively communicate solutions within a program of 80–90 foreign national employees
- Manage International Travel & Remote Work program for 500+ employees, collaborating with internal stakeholders to mitigate business risk
- Facilitate training sessions for internal teams on immigration compliance and global mobility practices
- Coordinate with external legal counsel to address complex immigration issues affecting employee relocations
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global immigration laws to provide timely guidance to stakeholders
Global Mobility Manager
SeatGeek, Inc.
12.2021 - 02.2025
- Developed and published policies – Global Mobility Policy, U.S. Immigration Policy, WFA Policy – for an employee population of 800+
- Managed an immigration program of 50+ employees around the globe and oversaw the full life cycle of international relocations
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless mobility experiences for employees
- Advised on compensation strategy and benchmarking based on hiring location and job level
- Advised executives and educated business leaders to make thoughtful, sustainable, employee-focused decisions based on business needs
- Negotiated and managed relationships with immigration service providers to enhance service delivery and cost-effectiveness
- Created training materials for HR teams on global mobility policies and compliance best practices
- Conducted regular audits of immigration processes to ensure adherence to local regulations and company policies
Immigration Specialist
TIBCO Software Inc.
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed immigration assessments and compliance for 300+ U.S.-based employees
- Streamlined case management procedures to enhance processing times for visa applications
- Conducted risk assessments related to employee relocations, advising stakeholders on mitigation strategies and compliance needs
- Built strong relationships with internal departments such as Legal, Finance, and HR to facilitate smoother immigration workflows
Sr. Business Immigration Paralegal
Ogletree Deakins
Austin, TX
04.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed client accounts and built immigration programs for large-scale technology and e-commerce companies
- Reviewed immigration documentation to ensure compliance with evolving federal regulations and company policies
- Collaborated with client HR teams to develop tailored immigration programs and processes that addressed specific employee needs
- Drafted and filed complex U.S. immigration applications and petitions (H-1B, L-1, TN, E-3, PERM, I-140/AOS, etc.)
- Trained junior paralegals to follow case management best practices
Immigration Advisor
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
Austin, TX
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Advised on and responded to queries from human resources, managers and employees on all Canadian immigration-related matters including visa processing, documentation, visa options, risks, timelines, etc.
- Researched to obtain information commonly maintained by government entities; initiated contact and alerted Global team regarding potential process delays/problems/updates
- Prepared application materials required for a variety of visa options, including but not limited to: new documents (procurement), authenticated documents, consular visas, passports, work permits, residence permits, and extensions of same
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management, Human Resources Concentration
University of Houston-Downtown
Skills
- HRIS – Workday / UKG
- Greenhouse
- Google & Microsoft Office Suite
- Confluence / Jira
- Compensation: Pave, Radford
- INSZoom
- Slack
- DocuSign
- Strong Communication
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Project Management
Certification
Certified Global Mobility Specialist, Talent Management - Valid through June 2028
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr People Ops Specialist, Immigration & Global Mobility
Latitude AI LLC
09.2025 - Current
Global Mobility Manager
SeatGeek, Inc.
12.2021 - 02.2025
Immigration Specialist
TIBCO Software Inc.
01.2021 - 11.2021
Sr. Business Immigration Paralegal
Ogletree Deakins
04.2015 - 01.2021
Immigration Advisor
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
11.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management, Human Resources Concentration
University of Houston-Downtown