Global Mobility Specialist

Job Summary                                     

Weatherford has an immediate opening for a Global Mobility Specialist, to provide subject matter expertise and operational support on mobility and immigration to HR Business Partners and the business. As part of the global mobility team, this role will also provide support on operational program enhancements.

Responsibilities

·         Consult, advise and influence the business on appropriate policy application based on move drivers and cost estimates

·         Ensure governance and compliance of mobility policy, tax, payroll, and ongoing immigration requirements

·         Proactive case management for assignees throughout the international and domestic mobility assignment life cycle, including pre-assignment and repatriation

·         Administration of mobility policies, including international assignments, tax, immigration, and relocation

·         Track and report on all mobility moves related to costs, volumes, immigration expiry, and ongoing assignment support (in partnership with internal and external stakeholders)

·         Lead the year-end reporting process and foreign compensation collection in collaboration with Payroll and tax provider

·         Review and obtain approval for the timely processing of mobility-related invoices

·         Ensure the timely signing/posting of immigration documents (i.e., applications, LOI, BVL, LCA)

·         Review and validate Global Payroll Authorization (GPA) for International Assignees

·         Ensures maintenance of mobility files and documentation

·         Leads mobility projects/assignments

·         Support with employee experience enhancements and operational process management

·         Partner with Global Mobility Leader to ensure efficiencies and compliance in line with HR strategies

Skills/Education Required

·         Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

·         5+ years of human resources experience

·         3+ years of global mobility experience

·         Critical thinking and qualitative/quantitative analytical skills

·         Investigative approach to problem solving

·         Relationship management skills a must

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office software

·         Ability to manage simultaneous projects with strict deadlines

·         Ability to build strong partnership with vendors, monitoring and auditing performance and compliance

·         Ability to educate our business and staff on mobility approaches and policies

·         Ability to articulate immigration and tax matters and provide practical simplified solutions for the business

·         Ability to investigate and manage employee grievances related to mobility moves

·         Ability to work efficiently and effectively in situations involving change, shifting priorities and ambiguity

·         Team player and takes direction well

Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to:  <10%

About Us:
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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