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Global Director roles attract H-1B, L-1A, and O-1A sponsorship from multinational corporations moving senior leaders across borders. Most require a master's degree or equivalent and proven executive leadership, with L-1A offering a direct intracompany path for candidates already employed abroad. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
As a Global HR Business Partner at Kyndryl, you will focus on strategic HR Leadership collaborating with HR Leaders and line management to enable impactful talent management initiatives across multiple countries. Your responsibilities will include providing strategic advice and counsel on initiatives such as workforce optimization and recommending solutions to complex employee relations and HR challenges.
By partnering with HR Centers of Excellence and Country HR Leaders, you will deploy and execute HR programs designed to enhance learning and upskilling capabilities, recognize and reward achievements, and foster an engaged and healthy global workforce. Your role will be crucial in aligning workforce development and productivity with business goals to support continued and expansive growth objectives. This role supports the CIO organization within Enterprise Shared Services, supporting c.1,200 Kyndryls across 40 countries.
Your primary responsibilities include the following:
- Owns people strategy for global area of responsibility and partners with the country HR teams and COEs to facilitate execution.
- Partners and collaborates with the CIO and leadership teams to develop and deliver HR solutions that proactively support business strategy, results and employee engagement.
- Provides advice & counsel to HR COEs on multiple global initiatives including talent, learning, diversity, strategic workforce planning, total rewards etc.
- Provides expert guidance & advice based on best practice employed across multiple counties, to stakeholders on complex HR issues.
- Drives a robust operating system across the global HR operating model to deliver proactive HR support to all stakeholders, in line with business objectives.
- Collaborates with Country HR Partners/COEs, providing functional direction and drives execution of agreed upon actions (such as compensation, performance management, talent review, and workforce diversity).
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. You have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development, and to support others in theirs. You take your work seriously and prioritize customer impact. Most importantly, you understand that the most successful teams trust and enjoy each other and are naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
To be successful in the role you will have the following required skills and experience:
- A proven HR business partner with experience supporting executive leaders: balances vision, drive for results, a learning orientation and employee outcomes across complex teams.
- Broad HR background including compensation, talent management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
- A proven track record of success supporting global teams, ideally having worked in a technology environment.
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing people data, gain insights and make strategic recommendations to support broader talent strategy.
- Demonstrated experience in highly matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to present to all levels within an organization.
- Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships and garner influence as a key thought partner. Influences executive teams to leverage HR programs and initiatives.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to balance strategic with tactical, hands-on work.
COMPENSATION
- The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $150,720 to $286,200 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
California
(San Francisco Bay Area): $180,720 to $343,560
California (All Other): $165,720 to $314,880
Colorado: $150,720 to $286,200
Massachusetts: $150,720 to $314,880
New York City: $180,720 to $343,560
Washington: $165,720 to $314,880
Washington DC: $165,720 to $314,880
This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handedly: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
Get Referred!
If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.
Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
As a Global HR Business Partner at Kyndryl, you will focus on strategic HR Leadership collaborating with HR Leaders and line management to enable impactful talent management initiatives across multiple countries. Your responsibilities will include providing strategic advice and counsel on initiatives such as workforce optimization and recommending solutions to complex employee relations and HR challenges.
By partnering with HR Centers of Excellence and Country HR Leaders, you will deploy and execute HR programs designed to enhance learning and upskilling capabilities, recognize and reward achievements, and foster an engaged and healthy global workforce. Your role will be crucial in aligning workforce development and productivity with business goals to support continued and expansive growth objectives. This role supports the CIO organization within Enterprise Shared Services, supporting c.1,200 Kyndryls across 40 countries.
Your primary responsibilities include the following:
- Owns people strategy for global area of responsibility and partners with the country HR teams and COEs to facilitate execution.
- Partners and collaborates with the CIO and leadership teams to develop and deliver HR solutions that proactively support business strategy, results and employee engagement.
- Provides advice & counsel to HR COEs on multiple global initiatives including talent, learning, diversity, strategic workforce planning, total rewards etc.
- Provides expert guidance & advice based on best practice employed across multiple counties, to stakeholders on complex HR issues.
- Drives a robust operating system across the global HR operating model to deliver proactive HR support to all stakeholders, in line with business objectives.
- Collaborates with Country HR Partners/COEs, providing functional direction and drives execution of agreed upon actions (such as compensation, performance management, talent review, and workforce diversity).
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. You have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development, and to support others in theirs. You take your work seriously and prioritize customer impact. Most importantly, you understand that the most successful teams trust and enjoy each other and are naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
To be successful in the role you will have the following required skills and experience:
- A proven HR business partner with experience supporting executive leaders: balances vision, drive for results, a learning orientation and employee outcomes across complex teams.
- Broad HR background including compensation, talent management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
- A proven track record of success supporting global teams, ideally having worked in a technology environment.
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing people data, gain insights and make strategic recommendations to support broader talent strategy.
- Demonstrated experience in highly matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to present to all levels within an organization.
- Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships and garner influence as a key thought partner. Influences executive teams to leverage HR programs and initiatives.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to balance strategic with tactical, hands-on work.
COMPENSATION
- The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $150,720 to $286,200 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
California
(San Francisco Bay Area): $180,720 to $343,560
California (All Other): $165,720 to $314,880
Colorado: $150,720 to $286,200
Massachusetts: $150,720 to $314,880
New York City: $180,720 to $343,560
Washington: $165,720 to $314,880
Washington DC: $165,720 to $314,880
This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handedly: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
Get Referred!
If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Global Director
Position yourself for L-1A intracompany transfer
If you currently work for a multinational's foreign affiliate, the L-1A is your fastest path. It bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and is designed precisely for executives transferring into a U.S. managerial or executive role.
Document your executive authority explicitly
USCIS scrutinizes Global Director petitions for genuine executive function. Your resume and offer letter must clearly show you direct departments, set organizational goals, and exercise wide latitude, not just manage individual contributors or execute others' decisions.
Build a record that supports an O-1A if needed
Global Directors with speaking engagements, published work, board memberships, or industry awards may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. This is especially useful for candidates who miss the H-1B lottery or don't have an intracompany transfer path.
Align your degree field with your functional area
H-1B specialty occupation requirements apply even at the director level. A business administration, international management, or field-specific graduate degree strengthens your petition considerably and reduces the risk of a USCIS request for evidence.
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Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Global Director roles?
The H-1B, L-1A, and O-1A are the three most common paths. The L-1A is ideal for candidates transferring from a foreign affiliate of a U.S. company, as it's designed for executives and managers and skips the lottery. The H-1B applies broadly, and the O-1A suits candidates with significant industry recognition or an established professional profile. You can browse Global Director roles with sponsorship on Migrate Mate.
Does a Global Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS considers roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field to be specialty occupations. Global Director positions typically require degrees in business, international management, finance, or a related discipline. Generic management degrees are sometimes challenged, so the petition is stronger when the degree field aligns directly with the director's functional area, such as engineering, finance, or marketing.
Is a master's degree required to get sponsored as a Global Director?
Not always required, but it significantly strengthens the petition. A bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience is sufficient for H-1B eligibility. However, for L-1A blanket petitions and O-1A applications, demonstrated executive achievement often matters more than degree level. Many employers at the director level have a de facto preference for candidates with graduate degrees, particularly for international or strategy-focused roles.
How does the L-1A visa work for Global Directors moving from a foreign office?
The L-1A allows multinational employers to transfer executives and managers from a foreign affiliate, subsidiary, or parent company to the U.S. entity. You must have worked for the related company abroad for at least one continuous year within the past three years. Approval requires proving the U.S. role is genuinely executive or managerial. The L-1A is also a common stepping stone toward an EB-1C green card, which is reserved for multinational executives and managers.
What makes a Global Director petition more likely to receive a Request for Evidence?
USCIS frequently issues RFEs when the job description blends executive duties with hands-on work, when the organization chart doesn't clearly show subordinate staff, or when the petitioning company is small and the director title seems inconsistent with the company's scale. A well-prepared petition includes a detailed organizational chart, a job description focused on strategic and executive functions, and evidence that qualified employees report to the role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Global Director jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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