Sr. Global Mobility Specialist, Relocation & Global Assignments
About The Position
The Sr. Global Mobility Specialist will be a cornerstone of the Global Mobility team, specifically serving as the primary lead for all relocation and global assignment initiatives for Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies (RV Tech). This is a high-impact, individual contributor role responsible for managing, optimizing, and evolving our global mobility program. Additionally, you will serve as the main point of contact for expatriates (expats) and their families moving to the United States (specifically from Europe to our offices in Palo Alto and Irvine California). You will navigate complex stakeholder landscapes including working cross-functionally with HR leads and mobility teams from our brand partners. This role requires a unique blend of employee support, rigorous financial oversight (including shadow payroll), and strategic program management to ensure the joint venture’s talent mobility is seamless, compliant, and world-class.
Requirements
- 5+ years in Global Mobility or HR, focused on international assignments in a fast-paced tech and/or highly matrixed environment.
- Deep understanding of expat policies, tax equalization, and international benefit structures.
- Proven experience managing shadow payroll and working with external tax firms (e.g., Big 4 or similar).
- Familiarity with US visa types (L-1, E-2, H-1B) and their impact on relocation timelines.
- Ability to work cross-functionally across time zones, specifically with partners in Germany.
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to simplify complex policy and tax concepts for employees.
- Self-starter capable of managing a high volume of cases with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Experience navigating complex international labor customs and regulations
- Previous experience in joint ventures or highly matrixed organizations with multiple corporate parents.
- Experience building automated workflows and leveraging technology to improve efficiency.
- Experience managing a program budget, vendor relationships, and complex invoice/PO approvals.
- Experience managing dashboards detailing assignment costs, headcount, and program effectiveness for leadership.
Responsibilities
- Operationalize RV Tech expat policy, including housing, schooling, and transportation.
- Provide dedicated guidance and support to expats on relocation logistics and day-to-day questions.
- Liaise between RV Tech HR and brand partners to align on assignment terms.
- Design and refine mobility initiatives and global relocation policies.
- Maintain dashboards detailing assignment costs, headcount, and program effectiveness for leadership.
- Ensure processes and policies comply with US and regulatory requirements.
- Manage the shadow payroll process, coordinating compensation data with external tax partners (and internal payroll).
Benefits
- Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
- Eligibility for equity
- Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and wellness of our employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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