Global Mobility, Senior Advisor - APAC

Ghd

The Role

Overview

Oversee APAC global mobility, managing expatriate assignments, immigration, tax and relocation.

Key Responsibilities

  • immigration lead
  • program enhancements
  • stakeholder consulting
  • expatriate management
  • risk mitigation
  • cost projection

Tasks

-Main point of contact for APAC Immigration related matters for international moves to and within the APAC region -Work closely with the Global Mobility Leader on immigration and relocation operational program enhancements and projects -Provide subject matter expertise and consult with key stakeholders (People and Talent Acquisition teams, Business leaders, Finance/Payroll teams, Legal) as it relates to Global Mobility Standards interpretation for long-Term and Short-Term International Assignments, Permanent Relocations, External International Hires, Project Workers and Frequent Business Travelers -Support in guiding the People, Talent Acquisition teams and Business on all Global Mobility related matters -Provide expert guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners on global mobility programs, policy compliance, and strategic talent mobility -Proactively engage with active assignees for engagement and regular connections -Proactively manage Global Expatriate Management Cycle with strong partnerships with People Business Partners -Proactively identify and mitigate risks in all areas of Global Mobility (immigration matters, employer taxes, relocation management) -Provide regular and relevant insights on Global Mobility trends -Pre-assessment management – consultation with business leaders on the purpose of the move, completion of cost projections, collaboration with People team on talent profile of candidate -Develop and maintain effective key stakeholder relationships globally

Requirements

  • immigration
  • tax
  • payroll
  • relocation
  • 8+ years
  • communication

What You Bring

-Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and advice to diverse stakeholders -Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking and responsiveness to dynamic business environments -Amenable to work on schedule that would support APAC region but would directly report to lead based in Canada (Mid-shift to overlap from APAC/ US Time) -Experience in handling inter-country transfers across Asia Pacific Region (APAC) -General Experience: Wide and deep experience providing expert competence (8 years and above); Managerial Experience not required (Individual Contributor) -Extensive background in all aspect of Global mobility (not limited to an area) – immigration, tax, payroll, mobilizations / assignment on international projects, entire assignment lifecycle, relocation management and third-party provider coordination (immigration, tax, relocation, etc) -Initiative-driven, proactive and autonomous worker

The Company

About Ghd

-With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions. -The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings. -Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities. -The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Energy

Resources

Environment

Property and Buildings

Transportation

Hydrology and Hydrodynamics

Digital Technologies

Engineering

Architecture

Environmental Services

Construction Services

Geological Engineering

Energy Management

Water Management

Dams

Mining Solutions

Asset Management

Hydrogen Projects

Water Operations

Sustainability

Automation

Disaster Response