International Mobility Leader - chance to re-imagine function in well resourced company

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We’re seeking a Global Mobility leader for one of our reputable “employers of choice”. This is a well-resourced company with an employee and customer footprint across all continents. Continued growth plans across existing and new markets require ongoing transfer of expert staff into long-term postings and short-term secondments within multiple geographies. Additionally, there is a need for external hires to be moved to jurisdictions outside of their home countries.

This is a high-profile role that will directly contribute to company growth success, whilst leading, developing and inspiring a team of mobility experts across multiple geographies.  If you've ever wanted to re-imagine a fit for purpose mobility offering and own the strategic development of a world-class mobility function then this could be the role for you.

This person will need to audit existing process, policy and frameworks to determine their suitability and scalability to match the company’s ongoing expansion plans. We are really seeking a thought leader who offers:

  • a track record for technical knowledge across all aspects of mobility, beyond simply taxation advice and relocation support

  • expertise for creating new frameworks to enable a higher standard of international assignments policy, process and experience

  • a flair for applying benefits that are non-traditional, but valuable to the modern employee

  • design and implementation history for mobility programs that are appealing to a variety of generations, ethnicity and family structures

  • the adaption of technology and social media to support efficient communications and mobility practices

  • views on mobility as a talent development tool, rather than a perk purely for executives and career expats.

  • automatic contingencies for risk management and employee wellbeing (Covid being a good example)

Despite the success of this multi-billion revenues company, the company culture remains highly entrepreneurial, so a focus on "can do" solutions and a "yesterday" level of speed will be essential. This role will suit a professional who has the courage and expertise to deliver a world-class function that enables rather than hampers mobility with unnecessary bureaucracy.

We have additional hiring criteria to share, but at a minimum, our successful leader will offer:

  • Expert knowledge of cross border employment law and work visa requirements

  • A track record of enabling business actions, with a minimum of fuss and disruption

  • Proven consistency in achieving accuracy and compliance

  • At least 15 years of leading a team of global mobility experts and a history of successfully presenting mobility strategies to Board level stakeholders

  • Natural comfort for achieving data quality and consistency - this company has significant levels of decentralisation so you can expect to inherit a variety of processes, legacy systems and Excel spreadsheets!

  • Ability to harness virtual resources - whilst you’ll be managing a supporting team of mobility experts, there will be an ongoing requirement to work with HR peers, Business Leaders, and expats themselves; and you will need to engage and direct a variety of stakeholders to achieve results

  • Exceptional project management skills, with a need to identify both current and future trends for mobility and working practices around the world

  • Ideally, a history of working successfully across the complicated matrix of global, international companies, but also first-hand experience of the “getting stuck in” element that is part of any dynamic, rapid growth, constantly changing organisation.

  • Fluent English for written and verbal communication and presentation skills - with a need to influence and impress the C-Suite and peer HR leaders right from the outset. You will also need to successfully convey technical requirements to non-technical people on a daily basis!

We have good flex on salary & package, and will likely base this role from central London - our key executive stakeholders travel from around the world regularly to meet in this location. We would love to secure a leader who has a personal history of having lived and worked abroad extensively and a professional who continues to offer ongoing personal mobility will be highly regarded.

This is a salaried, career role that will require regular international travel so a current passport and full Covid vaccinations will be essential. Unfortunately, career contractors will not be considered at this time.

Interviews are being booked currently - this company is motivated to make a successful hire, quickly!  Interested professionals can apply directly and in confidence via solutions@cartermorris.com and quoting reference CMTS00274

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Project Management, Compensation & Benefits, International MobilityLeanne MorrisEurope