Jodi Harris Email & Phone Number

United States

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Focused on consulting and providing strategic guidance to business leaders, managers and other stakeholders, and partnering with HR to find solutions to talent mobility & global immigration challenges within an 8-person team with up to $25M spend. Lead various projects focused on process improvement, process automation, technology implementation, policy development, reporting, training & education, and marketing the mobility team internally.

Supporting Elderly Family Members

Chicago, Il, Us

Accountable for leading the strategy and execution of domestic relocation; partnering with the business to plan and execute the mobility strategy; recommending process and other improvements in alignment with company strategic & talent needs. Larger team with multiple direct and indirect reports. Key accomplishments include: - Updated processes to ensure more direct interaction and communication with employees and stakeholders, and timely delivery of all pre and post-assignment / relocation actions- Rolled out a new outsourced I-9 verification process, including contract addendums, system implementation, communications, & training for various stakeholder teams- Supported the rollout of an automated employee transfer process, using business process automation tools to create approval workflows and document automation- Implemented internal process improvements to support faster cost estimations and simplified assignment letters, and improved vendor responsiveness and support through an approval matrix to manage exceptions to align with company goals and culture- Rolled out India to US mobility program, including policies and processes supporting J and L visa holders

Chicago, Illinois, Us

VOLUNTEER ROLE: Act as a Corporate Advisor for the board of the Wisconsin Employee Relocation Council, which is a regional, professional, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing all aspects of the relocation industry.

Cork, Ireland, Ie

Overall responsibility of the Global Mobility & Immigration program with 25M annual spend within a multinational employer, owned US & Canadian Disability programs and US Well-Being plan as part of the Total Rewards and Benefits team. Directed 4 FTE indirect reports. Key accomplishments include: - Led RFP & full scope transformation of the global mobility function, including new policy development, designed a new operating model, updated & improved mobility processes & governance to include technology tools, created leadership & finance reporting cadence & data, and set up a site for HR & employee knowledge.- Drove the design and roll-out of new harmonized and outsourced US STD, LTD, and FMLA leave administration including vendor implementation, policies and process changes, training, & communication- Took on Global Immigration responsibility and rolled out a new policy, streamlined processes, and partnered with business travel teams to ensure immigration compliance and controls around sponsorship- Improved utilization of US Wellbeing plan from 30% to 70% through communication, employee engagement initiatives, plan design changes, and new vendor implementation- Supported global expat benefit plan and US annual enrollment processes, total rewards communications, and plan design reviews in conjunction with benefits brokers- Acted as SME & team resource on M&A strategic teams to support merger, acquisition, and divesture activity for mobility, immigration, and disability

Winter Park, Fl, Us

VOLUNTEER ROLE2016: Active Board member (4-year term) and committee member for the programs committee, supporting the 2 annual conferences. Helped build the conference agenda, coordinated speakers, built presentations, and helped with setups and other coordination.2017: Active Board Member & Co-Chair for the Programs Committee2018: Active Board Member & Co-Chair for the Programs AND Communications Committees2019: Advisory

San Francisco, California, Us

Topia - formerly MOVE Guides - is a technology-focused relocation management company, supporting global clients with their mobility programs. Support key client development efforts as a client advisor for mobility technology company start-up by supporting initiatives & new implementations for new, current, and prospective clients. Key accomplishments include: - Consulted with clients and prospects, supporting policy development and working through implementations- Functioned as subject matter writer, responding to RFPs, creating content and publishing material, creating and hosting webinars on diverse topics relevant to the industry- Supported internal training initiatives with industry information for internal teams, bringing subject matter expertise to projects, clients, and internal teams

Melbourne, Florida, Us

Led the Global Mobility team, with management responsibilities of performance, development & communication, with overall responsibility for the implementation and execution of global mobility programs and services supporting about 500 international assignments and domestic or international relocation for new hires and transfers. Coordinated related global mobility lifecycle activities including cost estimation & accruals, international payrolls, global compensation collection & audit for home & host tax reporting, review & reporting of tax equalizations & settlements. Acted in a business advisory role, advising HR, Business Management, Recruiting & Staffing on mobility issues & tax and immigration information, reporting on costs, compliance, active employee movements, & building service initiatives.Within a global communications company with government contracts, responsible for the implementation and execution of global mobility programs and services supporting international assignments and domestic & international relocation for new hires and transfers. Led small team, with 1.5 FTEs under direct supervision with a volume of 14M annually. Key accomplishments include: - Led program transformation, driving a highly administrative and ad-hoc program managed internally toward an outsourced program with policies and processes that supported the company strategy- Supplied consultation & guidance to HR teams, leaders & stakeholders, counseled and supported transferees from the new graduate to the executive team.- Reduced the administrative burden of a small program through automation and outsourcing to enhance the consultative capability of the group with a focus on service levels.- Worked in partnership with external vendors, as well as in collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders, to improve operational efficiencies, enhance stakeholder reporting, set up communication channels, and improve compliance.

Ashburn, Virginia, Us

*Worked for Computer Science Corp (CSC) before it became DXC.*Worked for Computer Sciences Corp (CSC) before it became DXC.Within Global Mobility Center of Excellence (CoE) supported the full assignment lifecycle within an in-house mobility team focused on inbound and outbound international assignments. Responsible for international tax and global compensation efforts including working within multiple vendor systems and internal payroll systems. Key accomplishments include: - Supported internal communication initiatives, building knowledge of the CoE within the organization and increasing visibility- Focused on the development and improvement of Business Traveler Tracking process to review travelers for potential immigration and tax compliance issues as well as cost visibility- Supported joint efforts for organization and team HR Transformation activities on process improvement, policy & procedure review, cost accounting, and strategic planning with business development and Talent Management groups.- Published internal whitepaper titled "The Risks of International Business Travelers"

Falls Church, Va, Us

Within the Global Mobility Center of Excellence, conducted International HR work and support for multiple programs and 300 employees working in and around the Middle East and on domestic assignments all over the US. Dealt with external groups such as international embassies, sponsorship companies, outside vendors and different functional areas of the organization. Key accomplishments include: • Supported system development, key testing, and functional reviews of workflow automation tool• Facilitated immigration processing by communicating requirements and changes, providing & reviewing immigration documentation and in cases where country requirements or processes were not defined, developed relationships with ambassadors and hand carried passports to the local embassy to ensure compliance - Multiple internal awards and promotions

Ms, Human Resource Management

Ba, Business Administration, Human Resources Concentration