Global Mobility Specialist

Date: 26 Jan 2024

Sector: HUMAN RESOURCES Type:
Permanent

Location:

London Salary: 55000 - 80000 per annum

Email: duncan@taylorjamesresourcing.comRef: db260124 A newly created Global Mobility Specialist is needed to join our HR team in London.

You will play a pivotal role in facilitating the smooth and efficient management of our global employee mobility needs.

You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including HR, Legal, Finance, and external partners, to ensure compliance with immigration, tax, and employment regulations. Ability to navigate complex global mobility and employment processes will be key to your success in this role.
• Draft and refine our global mobility policy.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to understand employee mobility and global talent needs.
• Ensure compliance with local immigration laws, tax regulations, and employment policies across various jurisdictions.
• Research, prepare proposals, and create project plans for new entity creations, coordinating with relevant stakeholders internally and externally.
• Coordinate with external partners, such as counsel and relocation services providers.
• Maintain accurate employee records related to mobility and track relevant information such as assignment durations, work permits, and visa expirations.
• Stay updated on global immigration trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to global mobility and global talent markets.
• Create internal control procedures for contingent workers.
• Coordinate and draft proposals for global transfer requests.
• Create information guides and checklists to support employees in their global transfers.
• Track global visas and manage visa preparations with immigration counsel (L-1, H-1B, TN, F-1, PERM, Skilled Worker, etc.).
• Manage new work visas in our global locations together with the relocating employees.
• Provide ongoing support to relocating employees with assignment matters such as questions regarding payroll, benefits, immigration, expenses, insurance, and local benefits e.g. housing, transportation, schooling, shipping, and local registrations.
• Draft invitation letters and other letters related to travel business visas.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Other requirements
• 5+ years of experience in global mobility, immigration, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of international immigration laws, tax regulations, and employment policies.
• Understanding of various types of work permits, visas, and relocation processes.
• Exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with employees, managers, and external partners across geographic locations.