International Mobility Director

International Mobility Director

The International Mobility Director is responsible for leading and overseeing Imerys' global international mobility framework, policies, and operations across all regions.

The role acts as the Group subject matter expert for international mobility matters and provides strategic and operational leadership on cross-border employment, international assignments, permanent transfers, immigration, tax and social security coordination, and mobility-related compliance risks.

Working closely with HR, Payroll, Legal, Finance, external providers, and business stakeholders, the position ensures internationally mobile employees are managed in a compliant, efficient, and business-oriented manner while continuously enhancing mobility governance, employee experience, and operational effectiveness across the Group.

Global scope covering all Imerys entities worldwide

• Management of Long-Term Assignments, Short-Term Assignments, Permanent Transfers and other international mobility arrangements
• Coordination with multiple external mobility providers (tax, immigration, relocation, social security, insurance, payroll support)
• Support to HR teams, managers and employees globally on complex international mobility matters
• Exposure to sensitive compliance, tax and employment matters across multiple jurisdictions

Approximate annual population managed:

• Long-term assignees
• Short-term assignees
• Permanent transfers and localized employees
• International hires and complex cross-border cases
  -International travel may be required occasionally

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Global Mobility Governance & Policies
• International Assignments & Transfers Management
• Compliance, Tax & Risk Management
• Manage the Group's international benefits plans
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Operational Oversight & Continuous Improvement

Qualifications &

Experience:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, International Business, Law, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• Significant experience in international mobility, expatriate management, global compensation and benefits, or international HR advisory roles.
• Strong exposure to international tax, social security, immigration, and cross-border employment matters.
• Experience managing complex international assignments and coordinating external mobility providers.
• Experience in a multinational & matrix environment, ideally in an international industrial group.
• Strong expertise in international mobility policies and practices.

Skills & Personal Specifications:

• Excellent understanding of international mobility compliance risks, including tax, immigration, payroll, labor law, and social security implications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage complex and sensitive situations pragmatically.
• Ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a global and fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential matters.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and service-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Imerys Leadership
  
  Competencies:
  
  Cares for Self & Others, Collaborates for Success, Commits to Customers, Drives Results, Shapes the Future.

Position Type Full time and Permanent

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