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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Raleigh
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AI generated summary

  • You should have 5-8 years in global mobility, knowledge of immigration and tax, strong project management skills, advanced IT proficiency, and experience with US shadow payroll.
  • You will advise on secondment policies, manage queries, facilitate relocation, oversee immigration, and handle international remote work, ensuring smooth transitions for employees globally.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in global mobility role (c5-8 years).
  • Previous exposure or knowledge of secondment management, global tax and social security issues, immigration, and international compensation (c5-8 years).
  • In depth knowledge of US immigration rules and processes.
  • Able to demonstrate project management skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Advanced IT skills, including PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Able to work in complex mobility landscape with changing processes.
  • Preference for experience gained in a professional services, partnership or in-house global mobility, expatriate tax or immigration role.
  • Previous experience of Workday or other HR database.
  • Previous experience of global mobility technology.
  • Previous experience in managing US shadow payroll.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on all aspects of the firm’s secondment policies, procedures, and processes to ensure best practice, efficiency, and reduction of exceptions in the management of secondments
  • Advise secondees on all aspects of their secondment placement e.g., remuneration, benefits, payroll, tax, and accommodation, to facilitate their integration into the firm and the host office
  • Manage complex secondment queries on a case-by-case basis from HR Shared Services or HRBPs/Assistants
  • Interact with candidates, employees, and managers to answer immigration and relocation policy and program questions
  • Deal with and advise on complex immigration information with assistance from the external immigration provider if required
  • Manage the secondment lifecycle for all international moves between the firm’s global network offices and also to client locations including - hosting departure briefings with the secondee, liaising with management, HR colleagues and external providers
  • Manage ad-hoc projects within the Global Mobility team, working with other HR or cross-functional team members as appropriate
  • Deal with international remote working queries in line with the firms policy and process

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Global Mobility Manager at Freshfields?

The primary function of the Global Mobility Manager is to manage end-to-end planning, implementation, and support for secondments and international transfers, while ensuring the successful application of Freshfields’ global mobility program policies.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

The role requires a proven experience of approximately 5-8 years in a global mobility position.

What type of skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include project management, attention to detail, strong interpersonal communication, and advanced IT skills, particularly in PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel.

Will the Global Mobility Manager have autonomy in their role?

Yes, the Global Mobility Manager will operate with a high degree of autonomy.

What processes will the Global Mobility Manager advise on?

The Global Mobility Manager will advise on all aspects of the firm’s secondment policies, procedures, and processes, including remuneration, benefits, payroll, tax, and accommodation.

Is knowledge of US immigration rules important for this position?

Yes, in-depth knowledge of US immigration rules and processes is essential for this role.

Are there any preferred experiences that would benefit a candidate?

Yes, preferred experiences include working in professional services, partnership settings, or in-house global mobility, expatriate tax, or immigration roles, as well as familiarity with Workday or other HR databases.

What kind of projects will the Global Mobility Manager handle?

The Global Mobility Manager will manage ad-hoc projects within the Global Mobility team, collaborating with HR or cross-functional team members as appropriate.

Will the role require dealing with international remote working requests?

Yes, the Global Mobility Manager will deal with international remote working queries in line with the firm's policy and process.

Is experience in managing US shadow payroll beneficial for this role?

Yes, previous experience in managing US shadow payroll is considered a desirable qualification for this position.

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Law
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1743
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on ground-breaking and business-critical mandates. Our 2,800-plus lawyers deliver results worldwide through our own offices and alongside leading national firms. Our commitment and business know-how mean our clients rely on us when it matters most. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.