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Michelle Windhausen

Michelle Windhausen

Denver

Summary

Dynamic Global Mobility Business Partner at Arcadis with expertise in immigration compliance and global mobility process improvement. Proven track record in managing complex mobility programs and enhancing service delivery. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and policy development, driving strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals and elevate employee relocation experiences.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Mobility Business Partner

Arcadis
Denver
02.2025 - Current

• Act as a trusted advisor and partner to global senior managers and their teams, supporting Arcadis’s vision of improving the quality of life by providing best in class International Mobility services, enabling movement of talent and deploying our people’s skills where they are needed by our clients
•Ensure the seamless relocation of employees internationally and be responsible for managing all aspects of complex global mobility programs, from immigration, social security and tax compliance to providing support and guidance to employees throughout the relocation process, ensuring that solutions are pragmatic and timely.
•Ensure the continuous improvement of our mobility program confirming that Arcadis is continually enhancing services and following best practice in line with industry standards, ensuring policies are benchmarked competitively.

Immigration and Mobility Manager, North America

Arcadis
Denver
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Developed and implemented improved relocation and immigration processes and policies.
    Provided strategic guidance on global mobility matters to HR Business Partners and Business Leaders.
    Presented comprehensive immigration and relocation resources for internal partners, including FAQs and policies.
    Oversaw application facilitation and maintenance of U.S. lawful immigration status for employees.
    Advised employees and managers on compliance with complex HR policies in global mobility.
    Managed all mobility cases from consulting phase through completion of relocations.
    Cultivated relationships with third-party vendors to ensure high service standards and compliance.
    Supported immigration hiring processes by fostering new strategic ideas relevant to workforce needs.

PARALEGAL TEAM LEAD

Ogletree Deakins
Denver
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw team of seven immigration paralegals and three paralegal assistants, managing caseload assignments and training initiatives.
    Collaborated with attorneys and firm administrators on office strategy as a leadership team member.
    Monitored global immigration regulations to adapt team processes effectively.
    Participated in recruitment efforts to attract qualified candidates for paralegal roles.
    Developed and refined immigration training materials, processes, and templates for the team.

SENIOR IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Ogletree Deakins
Denver
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Case Manager and paralegal for major corporate clients' immigration processes, specializing in nonimmigrant visa (NIV) matters; managed largest caseload of office's NIV team, including largest caseload of H-1B cap petitions for both FY2019 and FY2020; worked with attorneys to refine and implement processes and templates; actively drove career development of paralegal assistants and junior paralegals; and contributed to/presented team trainings.

IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Stern & Curray, LLC
Denver
04.2015 - 01.2017
  • Managed assigned cases under attorney supervision, worked directly with corporate clients, gathered evidence and information, drafted applications, and prepared cases; executed client casework under the supervision of attorneys; gathered, copied, organized and compiled supporting documents for applications, petitions and filings.

IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Mastin Bergstrom LLC
Greenwood Village
04.2013 - 04.2015
  • Managed assigned cases under attorney supervision, worked directly with clients, gathered evidence and information, drafted applications, and prepared cases; executed client casework under the supervision of attorneys; gathered, copied, organized and compiled supporting documents for applications, petitions and filings.

IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Colorado Christian Defense Counsel
Denver
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Assisted attorneys with initial client interviews, determining case issues, planning case strategy and court appearances and maintaining court appearance calendars and court deadlines; interpreted client interviews between lawyers, translated certificates and affidavits (English/Spanish, Spanish/English); prepared and translated appropriate forms regarding client matters before the Department of Homeland Security.

NORTH AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL ASSISTANT

Junta de Galicia Consellería de Educación
Santiago de Compostela
09.2011 - 06.2012
  • Hired by Spanish Federal Government to educate and encourage interest of the English language and North American culture among Spanish high school students; prepared and executed cultural presentations, discussions and other language activities.

Education

B.A. - International Spanish for the Professions, Business Administration Minor

University of Colorado At Boulder
05.2011

Certificate in Paralegal Studies -

Arapahoe Community College
08.2014

Skills

  • Immigration compliance (Expert in US and Canadian immigration)
  • Global mobility
  • Case management
  • Policy development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Regulatory analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Vendor management
  • Workflow optimization

Accomplishments

  • Global Mobility Top 250 Women Leaders 2024 (Presented by Benivo)
  • Global Mobility Top 100 Community Champions (Presented by Benivo)

Presentations and Panels

Panelist, "Evolution of Mobility and the Employee Experience", Rocky Mountain Relocation Council Fall Conference, Denver, CO, April 24, 2025

Panelist, "3 Hot Topics in Global HR Trends" Atlas Forum, Chicago, IL, April 3, 2025

Panelist, "2025 and Beyond: Embracing Global Trends for Enhanced Service Delivery", Worldwide Employee Relocation Council's Global Symposium, Washington, DC, October 24, 2024

Timeline

Global Mobility Business Partner

Arcadis
02.2025 - Current

Immigration and Mobility Manager, North America

Arcadis
01.2022 - 01.2025

PARALEGAL TEAM LEAD

Ogletree Deakins
04.2020 - 12.2021

SENIOR IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Ogletree Deakins
02.2017 - 03.2020

IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Stern & Curray, LLC
04.2015 - 01.2017

IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Mastin Bergstrom LLC
04.2013 - 04.2015

IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Colorado Christian Defense Counsel
08.2012 - 04.2013

NORTH AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL ASSISTANT

Junta de Galicia Consellería de Educación
09.2011 - 06.2012

B.A. - International Spanish for the Professions, Business Administration Minor

University of Colorado At Boulder

Certificate in Paralegal Studies -

Arapahoe Community College