Senior GMS Manager

The GMS Regional Leader is an integral member of the HR organization and plays a key role in the delivery of right & fast results to business leaders, managers and employees, as well as to the HR Community.  This role will be responsible for delivering high-quality execution of core mobility operation in the region.

The role will be responsible to champion the GMS Domain model, engage with key Regional, High Growth Regions, HR and Business leaders to build and sustain key partnerships that ensure strategic mobility needs are met on a regional basis. 

The GMS Regional Leader will ensure program alignment and usage across Business Units to build standardization within the region and linkage across regions on a global basis. Key focus is to deliver on committed Global Mobility Services metrics and develop a united, consistent GMS foundation within the region. 

Coordinate GMS activities within the region for strategic purposes to provide updates and changes to GMS programs, processes and procedures with the Region HR Leadership and HRGs, Engagement Leaders, and Business Partners. Drive alignment in the Region supporting High Growth Region objectives and projects. Support all type of mobility requirements. 

Compliance with regulations matters will be an important success measure for this role, and use of metrics and voice of the customer framework to identify trends and improvement opportunity areas.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10+ years of Global Mobility Experience 
• Experience building relationships cross-functionally, cross-regionally and driving a team to a business-oriented solution.
• Credible at all levels from business presidents to project managers
• Deep experience of expatriate tax processes and the links to payroll 
• Good knowledge around immigration laws in the region that the candidate will support
• Experience in implementing immigration and mobility processes across different countries
• Experience managing & driving global projects from beginning to end
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• English fluency required.

Project Assignment Mobility (PAM)

Responsible for defining and implementing PAM Strategy in the Region and support all Project Assignment Mobility requirements for client billable and internal projects in the Region. Provide technical mobility support and advice to the business in close collaboration with other functions such as country/business HR, C&B, corporate tax, legal, payroll, finance. Engage with service partners to determine most advantageous tax, immigration and social insurance positions depending on the project and the client to minimize costs. To structure project assignments in alignment to specific client requirements while maintaining legal and fiscal compliance. To manage regional operational support requirements with our service partners and manage metrics for each project. To ensure project closes correctly with final review of tax filings and immigration cessation. 

Technical Skills: 

• Ability to think strategically and operationally to support global GMS strategy
• Significant technical expertise in international mobility to support the delivery of Mobility strategy for the APAC region
• Strong consultative and problem-solving skills
• Balance short-term and long-term objectives
• Balance individual client and global GMS objectives
• Vendor management experience with ability to measure and report vendor performance
• Make decisions that impact customer service levels with a sense of urgency
• Work effectively in a cross-functional, remote team and willingness to help others