Global Mobility Specialist (HR Business Partner 4) 29049

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.•Fairfax, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Capital Management (HCM) organization within HII Mission Technologies has an opportunity for a Global Mobility Specialist. This role is central to the creation and operation of the Mission Technologies Global Mobility Center of Expertise (COE) and will provide division-wide governance, consultation, and operational support across all global regions. The Global Mobility Specialist will report to the Director of Employee Relations, Global Mobility, and HR Technology & Intelligence. This position offers a hybrid work schedule based in either our Fairfax or Virginia Beach, VA locations.

Requirements

10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
Minimum 4 years of experience in global mobility program support.
Strong project management capability with experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor information to diverse global stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to simplify processes while maintaining strict compliance and operational integrity.
Inclusive, adaptive approach that respects global cultural norms and supports partnership with regionally aligned specialists.
Collaborative, innovative, and forward‑thinking, with a focus on continuous improvement and scalable solutions.

Nice To Haves

Global mobility certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer the Mission Technologies global mobility program, ensuring centralized governance, compliance, and consistency across all business groups.
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of mobility policies, templates, and tools aligned with the COE framework.
Serve as the enterprise-level subject matter expert for mobility governance, risk mitigation, country requirements, and compliance standards.
Partner closely with Regional Specialists/Points of Contact (Africa/South America, Australia/AUKUS, Asia, Europe) to ensure consistent execution of global mobility strategy at the regional level.
Support new assignment and bid activities, including cost considerations, risk evaluation, and country-specific advisory for U.S. government contractor personnel.
Provide escalation support to Regional Specialists, offering guidance on local nuances, regulatory updates, and best practices.
Manage employee assignments end‑to‑end, including onboarding, assignment changes, repatriation, and OCONUS deployment support.
Centralize and streamline domestic and international relocation processes, ensuring smooth transitions for employees and their families.
Administer expatriate compensation structures, allowances (e.g., housing), benefits coordination, relocation reimbursements, and tax equalization activities.
Ensure contract, immigration, relocation, and payroll compliance in alignment with COE standards and legal requirements.
Act as primary point of contact with Legal, Corporate, and HR Partners to address country requirements, visa/work authorization needs, and employment regulation changes.
Oversee vendor management across relocation, immigration, tax, and payroll providers, ensuring service excellence and adherence to compliance standards.
Work collaboratively with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Operations, Global Payroll, Corporate Tax, Legal/Risk Management, and regional offices to ensure seamless mobility support.
Partner with HRIS and HR Technology & Intelligence teams to develop system capabilities, optimize data tracking, and produce accurate reporting.
Coordinate with external relocation providers to deliver high-quality, employee-focused relocation experiences.
Collect feedback from employees and stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance the mobility experience and improve process efficiency.
Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects that strengthen global mobility operations and COE alignment.