Senior Global Mobility Specialist

ABB•Cary, NC

13d•Remote

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Global Mobility Partner As a Senior Global Mobility Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing all aspects of international assignments for our organization's employees. This position requires a deep understanding of immigration laws, tax regulations, and relocation processes across various countries. Your expertise will ensure seamless transitions for employees relocating internationally while maintaining compliance with local laws and company policies. The work model for the role is: remote #LI-Remote. While the role will be remote, a preference will be given for candidates within a commutable distance of our Cary, NC office.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree is preferred, but not required, in HR, Business Administration, International Relations, or a similar field.
We will consider candidates with less, but prefer 7 or more years of experience in global mobility, international HR, or related fields.
In-depth knowledge of immigration, tax, and employment laws across multiple countries.
Strong understanding of relocation best practices and cultural considerations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and mobility management software.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

International Assignment Management: Coordinate end-to-end mobility processes for employees relocating internationally, including assignment planning, immigration, tax compliance, and relocation logistics handling over 100 deployments primarily related to project workers. Short-term and long-term assignment support as needed.
Policy Implementation: Review and update global mobility processes to ensure superior support to the business.
Vendor Management: Engage with external vendors such as immigration lawyers, tax consultants, and relocation service providers. Ensure services provided meet quality standards and are cost-effective.
Consultation and Support: Serve as a subject matter expert on global mobility matters, providing guidance and support to employees, managers, and HR business partners on assignment-related issues.
Tax and Legal Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in international tax laws, immigration regulations, and employment legislation to ensure compliance and minimize risks associated with global assignments.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with HR, legal, finance, and other stakeholders to address complex mobility issues and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance the employee experience, and optimize the effectiveness of global mobility programs.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan .
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60 % of pay – Company paid . Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays .
Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions .
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.