Global Mobility Manager
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Management
Operations Manager, HR Manager, Program / Project Manager, Talent Manager -
HR/Recruitment
HR Manager, Talent Manager
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The Global Mobility Manager reporting to the HR Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all global mobility programs, policies, and processes supporting the company’s deployed project operations. This role ensures effective movement, compliance, and support of employees and contractors across domestic and international project sites.
The Global Mobility Manager is responsible for aligning mobility strategies with business objectives, ensuring compliance with immigration, tax, and labour laws, a optimising the employee experience for globally deployed personnel.
Strategic Mobility LeadershipDevelop and implementa Global Mobility Strategy aligned with organizationalobjectivesand the unique requirements of deployed project operations.
Partner with senior leadership, HR,Tenderingand Operations to forecast global resource needs and support project mobilisation plans.
Establish policies and frameworks governing international assignments, rotations, and localizations to ensure consistency and cost efficiency.
Advisetheoperationsdepartmentoncompliance risks and best practice for managing global work forces.
Drive process improvement and digitalisation initiatives to streamline deployment and tracking.
Deployment & Assignment ManagementOversee end-to-end mobility processes for assignments, short-term deployments, and rotational workforce programs.
Manage global deploymentlogistics, including travel, visas, work permits, medical clearances, and compliance documentation.
Ensuretimelyonboarding, mobilization, and demobilization of personnel for global projects.
Coordinate closely with project managers and operations leaders to align workforce movement with project timelines and site readiness.
Manage anyinternational secondments/relocations from end to end
Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with international tax, immigration, social security, and labour lawsin all countries of operation.
Develop and manage relationships with external advisors,EOR and resourcing specialist sand government agencies.
Monitor changes in global regulations affecting mobility,advisingleadership on risk mitigation and policy adjustments.
Oversee health, safety, and security compliance for deployed staff, including emergency evacuation and crisis management protocols.
Compensation, Benefits & Cost ControlPartner with
HRand Payrolltoensurecompetitive andcompliantinternational assignment packages(includinganyallowancesandbenefits) and effective and compliant processing.
Manage global mobility budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery of relocation and assignment services.
Evaluate the financial impactof mobility policies and recommend efficiencies or improvements.
Employee SupportOverseeanypre-deployment trainingandonboardingrequirements.
Maintain effective communication channels for deployed employees to ensure ongoing support and engagement.
Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementLead and develop global mobilityservicesacross regions.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Finance, Tax, and Legal departments to ensure alignment on all mobility-related matters.
Provide strategic reporting and analytics to executive leadership on workforce mobility trends, costs, and compliance risks.
Job Specific Education RequiredDegree in Project Management,Human Resources Management, or International Management (Master’s preferred), or,qualified by experience.
Proven experience managing complex international mobility programs across multiple regions.
Strong knowledge of global tax, immigration, labour law, and assignment compliance frameworks.
Experience working within engineering, construction, energy or project operations – oil & gas industry experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and third-party providers (e.g., emergency response, travel, and immigration services).
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Work ExperienceRequired:
10+ years of experience in Global Mobility or International HR, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity supporting large-scale or project-based deployments.
Skills and KnowledgeRequired:
Strategic and operational leadership.
Deep understanding of global assignment and compliance frameworks.
Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
Adaptability and problem-solving under high-pressure, fast-changing environments.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills for managing a globally distributed workforce.
Experienceofimplementingor working with mobilitytechnology platforms or global tracking tools.
Requirement to travel:- Infrequent requirement to travel circa 10% of time
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