Manager - Global Mobility

Valaris plc•Houston, TX

55d

About The Position

The Manager - Global Mobility is responsible for the strategic management and operational delivery of Valaris's global mobility programs, including international assignments, short-term business travel, immigration, and expatriate tax compliance. This role ensures compliance with global tax and immigration regulations while supporting business objectives and employee experience. The role manages vendor relationships, oversees policy governance, and partners with HR, Finance, and business leaders to deliver effective and compliant mobility solutions across all regions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in global mobility management or expatriate tax and immigration within a multinational organization.
Strong understanding of global tax, immigration, and social security regulations.
Experience managing external vendors (tax, immigration, and relocation).
Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end management of global mobility programs and assignments.
Deep knowledge of global mobility policies, tax equalization, and immigration processes.
Ability to interpret and apply complex tax and immigration laws in a corporate environment.
Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with HR systems (Oracle HCM Cloud preferred).
Strong data interpretation and financial acumen for managing budgets, forecasting, and cost analysis.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or global mobility certification (e.g., GMS or GMS-T) preferred.
Prior experience supervising or leading a team preferred.
Proficiency with global mobility technology or HRIS integrations preferred.
Vendor and third-party relationship management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and maintains Valaris's Global Mobility programs and policies, ensuring alignment with business priorities, compliance with international tax and immigration regulations, and a consistent employee experience.
Manages all aspects of the international assignment lifecycle, including cost projections, assignment letters, pre-departure briefings, on-assignment support, and repatriation planning.
Oversees immigration compliance globally, managing vendor partnerships and internal processes to ensure timely acquisition and renewal of work permits, visas, and residence documentation for assignees and dependents.
Partners with external tax advisors to coordinate tax planning, hypothetical tax calculations, tax equalization, and annual filings, ensuring compliance with host and home country tax laws.
Manages relationships with external relocation, tax, and immigration vendors to ensure service quality, cost control, and adherence to contractual performance standards.
Serves as the subject matter expert for global mobility, advising HR Business Partners, Finance, and business leaders on mobility-related policy, costs, and risk mitigation.
Ensures compliance with international employment, tax, and immigration laws; maintains auditable records; and develops reporting to support internal governance and audit requirements.
Reviews and enhances global mobility and tax policies, ensuring they reflect best practices, evolving legal requirements, and business needs.
Leads cross-functional projects to improve global mobility processes, technology, and employee experience. Identifies opportunities for standardization and automation.
Provides leadership, coaching, and professional development for the Global Mobility team. Fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing across the HR function.