Director, Global Mobility

Overview

As the Director, Global Mobility, you will establish, implement and lead FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies' (FDB) immigration strategy and develop processes and global mobility programs. You will collaborate with external partners, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support to employees during international assignments and relocations. In this role, you will provide expert advice to the business, international personnel, and assignees on domestic and international relocation policy, tax compliance, and immigration.

External US

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) changes lives, and our united passion for advancing tomorrow’s medicines – our Genki – will always be our driving force. Whilst working as the Director of Global Mobility in our Global People & Culture team, you’ll be joining other motivated individuals who fuel one another’s passions and embrace every day as an opportunity. We aim to foster a collaborative, innovative and rewarding environment, where diverse perspectives and people come together united by a common purpose and shared values. We pursue our fullest potential as individual contributors and team members. We strive to be the employer of choice for talent - and be Partner's for Life for our clients.

 

Main Responsibilities and Activities:

• Develop FDB’s Global Mobility Strategy in alignment with FDB's business and growth strategy.
• Create global mobility policies, procedures, and guidelines that are compliant with global regulations.
• Manage and administrate the end-to-end process of global mobility assignments, including relocation, immigration, tax, and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers regarding global mobility policies, processes, and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations in collaboration with external legal counsel or immigration specialists.
• Coordinate and manage work permit and visa applications for international assignments, including supporting documentation and compliance checks.
• Partner with all internal business partner stakeholders including Global People and Culture, Global Talent Acquisition, Global Rewards, Global Finance, Global Legal & Compliance, and Global payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of international assignments, including compensation and benefits.
• Research and establish relationships with top tier services providers.
• Partner with the external vendors and services providers, such as tax, immigration, and relocation service providers to ensure they provide a seamless and high touch experience with our employees
• Conduct briefings and trainings for employees and managers on global mobility policies, processes, and cultural considerations.
• Provide guidance and support for repatriation processes and career development for employees returning from international assignments.
• All other duties as assigned.

Background Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of immigration and global mobility experience.
• Strong knowledge of tax, immigration, and social security regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for global relocation packages for all job levels of a global organization
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Experience with global relocation vendor selection and management
• Experience with creating policies and procedures for global short- and long-term assignments including expat and repatriation.
• Experience with administrating US visa requirements for both short- and long-term business travel.
• Up to 20% travel is required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• A Global team player, able to work effectively and inclusively with remote teams.

 

FDBU works with technical data, technology and materials that are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations. This p