Global Mobility Advisor

Weatherford•Houston, TX

About The Position

Weatherford is seeking a Global Mobility Specialist to provide subject matter expertise and operational support on mobility and immigration to HR Business Partners and the business. As part of the global mobility team, the role also supports operational program enhancements. The position advises the business on mobility policy, manages assignment cases and compliance, coordinates mobility administration and reporting, and leads mobility projects and process improvements. The role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to 10%.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of human resources experience.
At least 3 years of global mobility experience.
Critical-thinking and qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
Investigative approach to problem solving.
Strong relationship-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Ability to manage simultaneous projects with strict deadlines.
Ability to build strong vendor partnerships and monitor and audit vendor performance and compliance.
Ability to educate the business and staff on mobility approaches and policies.
Ability to explain immigration and tax matters and provide practical, simplified solutions for the business.
Ability to investigate and manage employee grievances related to mobility moves.
Ability to work effectively amid change, shifting priorities, and ambiguity.
Team-oriented and able to take direction well.

Responsibilities

Consult, advise, and influence the business on appropriate policy application based on move drivers and cost estimates.
Ensure governance and compliance of mobility policy, tax, payroll, and ongoing immigration requirements.
Proactively manage assignee cases throughout domestic and international assignment life cycles, including pre-assignment and repatriation.
Administer mobility policies covering international assignments, tax, immigration, and relocation.
Track and report mobility moves, including costs, volumes, immigration expiry, and ongoing assignment support, in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Lead year-end reporting and foreign compensation collection in collaboration with Payroll and the tax provider.
Review and obtain approval for timely processing of mobility-related invoices.
Ensure timely signing and posting of immigration documents, including applications, LOI, BVL, and LCA.
Review and validate Global Payroll Authorization (GPA) for International Assignees.
Maintain mobility files and documentation.
Lead mobility projects and assignments.
Support employee experience enhancements and operational process management.
Partner with the Global Mobility Leader to ensure efficiencies and compliance in line with HR strategies.