Description Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.
We employ more than 40,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
We are searching for a Project Workers Lead who should build and manage a global team that is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive mobility strategies that support the fast-growing project business of Hitachi Energy. This role will oversee the relocation, assignment, and immigration processes for our international project workers, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing global mobility programs within a multinational environment, with a focus on supporting project-based workers.
We offer an exciting opportunity in for a person with a passion for global mobility, who wants to take his or her career to a next level.
This position can be fulfilled completely remotely in Europe, we are prioritizing skills and experience over physical work location. Your responsibilities Build, lead and mentor a team of project worker mobility specialists, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Develop and implement a global project workers mobility strategy and policy framework aligned with the company's business goals and growth plans
Identify opportunities to enhance mobility processes and policies to improve employee experience and operational efficiency
Oversee all aspects of the global project workers program, including international assignments, relocations, immigration, and tax compliance
Manage the end-to-end process for employee transfers, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers
Ensure compliance with immigration laws, tax regulations, and employment laws across all operating countries with our vendors and identify and mitigate risks associated with project workers, including legal and financial risks
Select and manage relationships with external vendors, including relocation service providers, immigration consultants, and tax advisors
Your background With a bachelor's or master's Degree in a relevant field, which includes Business Administration, Tax and Law, as your basis and at least 5-7 years of relevant work experience in Project Workers assignments, of which a few years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of international assignment management, immigration, tax, and employment laws
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices in global project workers mobility
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs
Team Player with strong communication skills as well as analytical and fact-based thinking
Hands-on experience of working in AssignmentPro and other relevant mobility systems
Fluent English. Other European languages such as German and Swedish are a positive
Openness to occasional business trips (25%)
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