Sara Mogilski
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic and highly motivated Global Mobility leader, adept at driving global mobility strategies and ensuring immigration compliance. Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and project management, enhancing employee experiences for over 170 international assignments. Skilled in policy development and relationship building, with a focus on continuous process improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior International HR/Global Mobility Specialist
The Washington Post
Washington, DC
09.2019 - Current
- Oversee the end-to-end mobility process for international assignments, including compensation, benefits, relocation, immigration, tax, and social security ensuring efficiency, compliance, and an excellent employee experience for more than 170 employees across 40 countries.
- Drive international expansion efforts by leading a cross-functional team consisting of HR, Tax, Finance, Legal, Risk Management, Payroll and client groups by developing project plans for each country’s expansion, tracking costs, ensuring adherence to deadlines and legal requirements, and proactively communicating with impacted employees and hiring managers.
- Manage the human resources function for 14 international entities.
- Manage nonimmigrant and immigrant visa sponsorships (H-1B, E-3, O-1, TN, PERM, etc.) in partnership with external immigration counsel.
- Ensure alignment between mobility policies and business needs, providing scalable solutions that support workforce planning.
- Leverage data and industry insights to refine mobility programs and measure success.
- Stay ahead of U.S. and global immigration trends and policy changes, advising on risks and best practices. Regularly review and update mobility policies, minimizing risk and ensuring compliance.
- Maintain accurate immigration records and case tracking, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Partner with Legal and HR stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of work authorization processes.
- Act as a trusted advisor to employees, hiring managers, recruiters, and leadership on immigration and mobility matters.
- Build and manage relationships with external vendors (immigration counsel, relocation providers, etc.), ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Drive process improvements and automation efforts to enhance efficiency in mobility operations.
Senior Paralegal, Global Mobility & Migration
Mayer Brown LLP
Washington, DC
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Provided immigration support to internationally mobile personnel and international HR groups within foreign and domestic corporations, Fortune 100/500 companies, non-governmental organizations, and federal contractors.
- Prepared and filed non-immigrant and immigrant U.S. business immigration submissions, including H-1B, TN, E-3, L-1, O-1, E-2, PERM, EB-5, I-140, Adjustment of Status, Reentry Permit applications, and Naturalization applications.
- Researched and drafted bi-weekly client newsletter summarizing key immigration updates and developments across the globe.
- Served as co-editor of practice group’s blog to provide employers with a direct line of sight into immigration policy-making and practices across the globe.
- Built and maintained client portals and intranet sites using various platforms including HighQ, AMS Collaborator, Box.com, and GlobalNet SharePoint.
- Managed the end-to-end global mobility process for employees deployed to North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America to ensure compliance with foreign regulations.
- Served as primary point of contact for U.S. immigration and global mobility cases by coordinating with and fostering strong working relationships with legal counsel, expatriates, HR, business units, and external vendors.
- Directed, coordinated, implemented, and executed a large-scale, multi-phase I-9 audit. Define tasks and required resources, allocate resources, create project schedule and timeline, track deliverables, present to stakeholders reports on progress, problems, and solutions, evaluate and assess audit results.
- Analyzed trends, market insights, and best practices to enhance global mobility and immigration programs.
- Provided training and guidance to staff and clients on immigration processes and procedures; delegate tasks to junior paralegals and administrative support staff.
- Drove continuous improvement by identifying areas for optimization and innovation.
Human Resources Manager
CACI
Arlington, VA
03.2013 - 11.2016
- Served as partner and point of contact for clients, managers, HR Partners, and third-party vendors to support all aspects of global mobility and US/global immigration processes.
- Managed and executed immigration program, providing subject matter expertise on global mobility matters by advising key stakeholders on best practices, policies, procedures, and relevant laws concerning international relocation, visas, work permits, and residency requirements.
- Oversaw and managed day-to-day I-9 and E-Verify program for entire employee population to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
- Benchmarked and recommended short- and long-term goals, objectives, and operative plans for the effective administration of the company’s global assignment and relocation programs and policies.
- Proactively identified processes and procedures that are not efficiently meeting set objectives and partner with third party providers to identify gaps and implement necessary changes.
- Built strong relationships and partnerships across the company to leverage ideas, capabilities and processes.
- Provided proactive approaches to sharing information and education on various programs.
- Drove the visa application process, timeline, manage expectations and followed through on all visa/immigration cases.
- Maintained and reported on trends, volume, and costs for various programs.
Paralegal, Global Immigration and Mobility
Baker & McKenzie LLP
Washington, DC
10.2010 - 06.2013
- Provided immigration support to internationally mobile personnel and international HR groups within foreign and domestic corporations, non-governmental organizations and federal contractors.
- Managed the end-to-end global mobility process for employees deployed to North America, EMEA, and LATAM, to ensure compliance with foreign regulations.
- Prepared and filed non-immigrant and immigrant U.S. business immigration submissions, including H-1B, TN, L-1, B-1 in Lieu of H-1B, O, E-2, PERM, I-140, and Adjustment of Status applications.
- Served as primary point of contact and relationship manager for U.S. immigration and global mobility cases by coordinating with and fostering strong working relationships with legal counsel, expatriates, HR, business units, and external vendors.
- Evaluated and established company best practices in the management of expatriate work assignments.
- Provided training and guidance to staff and clients on immigration processes and procedures; delegate tasks to junior paralegals and administrative support staff.
- Monitored and identified evolving immigration policies, processes, and procedures impacting client business needs and guide clients to facilitate ease of travel.
Immigration Paralegal
Simmons & Ungar LLP
San Francisco, CA
08.2006 - 08.2010
- Partnered with human resources representatives of Fortune 500 companies to ensure adherence to U.S. immigration rules and regulations.
- Ensured foreign nationals maintained lawful nonimmigrant visa status and the pursuit of lawful permanent resident status.
- Demonstrated mastery of multiple visa types, including H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, TN, E-2, and O-1 nonimmigrant petitions, and well as PERM, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 immigrant petitions, and Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications.
- Provided training and guidance to staff and clients and establish company best practices.
- Communicated with foreign nationals during all stages of the immigration process, including strategy and case progression, while providing excellent customer service.
Education
Master of Arts - Islamic Studies
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Religious Studies (double major)
St. Lawrence University
Skills
- Global mobility management
- Immigration compliance
- Policy development
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor management
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Process improvement
- Cultural awareness
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic planning
- Workday expertise
- Self-motivated
- Hiring and onboarding
Timeline
Senior International HR/Global Mobility Specialist
The Washington Post
09.2019 - Current
Senior Paralegal, Global Mobility & Migration
Mayer Brown LLP
11.2016 - 09.2019
Human Resources Manager
CACI
03.2013 - 11.2016
Paralegal, Global Immigration and Mobility
Baker & McKenzie LLP
10.2010 - 06.2013
Immigration Paralegal
Simmons & Ungar LLP
08.2006 - 08.2010
Master of Arts - Islamic Studies
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Religious Studies (double major)
St. Lawrence University
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