Global Mobility Regional Specialist – USA

Region: USA

Sandvik is seeking a Mobility Specialist position as a key member of the US HR team. Mobility plays a key role in ensuring the right talent can be mobilized at the right time. The role will deliver operational excellence and provide subject matter expertise and advice for Sandvik’s multiple US Divisions including local HR who currently organize individual mobility activities. This position reports to the US Regional Compensation & Benefits Manager and will work with the Global Mobility Team. This position is fully remote within the US so it is critical that the candidate have great communication and project management skills.

Your primary objective will be to work with our various, local HR Business Partners to provide a strong mobility function, which provides clear and consistent advice on mobility across Sandvik USA. You will also help interpret mobility policies and processes that are best practice and will provide specialist guidance to global and or local office HR staff to enable them to organize transfers for both Expatriates and Foreign Local Hires. We are looking for someone to join the team who has a very strong work ethic and a genuine interest in working for a multinational company with Mobility as part of it overall success strategy.

Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering advanced products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials. In 2021, the Group had 40,000+ employees and sales of about 86 billion SEK in more than 150 countries.

Job Summary:

As the Global Mobility Regional Specialist, you will manage and administer Sandvik's global mobility programs within the USA.

Additionally, the Global Mobility Regional Specialist will:

• Implement Sandvik's Global Mobility strategy and philosophy to support the business strategy with an objective of compliance and operational efficiency

• Serve as the main point of contact for vendors relationships to ensure delivery of quality benefits and services

• Ensure compliance with current legislation/regulations and monitor legislative and law changes; updating plans and plan documents as needed

• Provide consultation and advice to the global business and HR teams on aspects of the assignment process. Provide relevant and regular briefings and guidance to various stakeholder groups (HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Legal, Payroll, Government Relations, Compensation & Benefits, and Management) where necessary to ensure awareness and compliance

• Administer US Resident/Green Card processing activities such as job descriptions, postings and advertisements, educating managers and employees regarding the process as appropriate

• Maintain work authorization, including I-9 forms, for nonimmigrant workers

• Manage procurement and invoicing processes and tracking for immigration spend

• Work a core hours schedule each day while also participating in global calls as needed, including early or late hours to accommodate different time zones

• Working in partnership with the local office HR staff and Global Talent Managers in respect of assignment initiations, review and approval of assignment documentation and financial arrangements

• Ensure that high quality support is provided to Partners and employees moving internationally on assignment, acting on feedback where required

• Be the global point of contact and escalation for internal service delivery issues, and take responsibility for co-ordination of global process consistency and continuous improvement

• Provide business updates to key stakeholders

Job Profile:

• Bachelor degree qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline(s)

• Five+ years of previous experience as a Global Mobility specialist or manager (professional services experience advantageous)

• Expert knowledge of global mobility processes including, experience with immigration/visa is essential

• Knowledge of requirements, roles and responsibilities of local office staff, finance methodology, relocation advice, and a sound grasp of what makes mobility programs successful for all stakeholders

• General knowledge of Expat Tax and salary/payroll related issues.

• Strong internal client service focus

• Strong external vendor relationship management skills, including ability to co-ordinate local requirements as part of global vendor agreements, monitoring and auditing performance and compliance

• Self-motivated and self-managing with ability to prioritize workloads

• Strong planning and organizational ability

• Team player with excellent communication skills. Should be able to reach out to Manager and key stakeholders before asked.

• Strong customer focus with good commercial awareness and relationship management skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic and fluid global business environment.

Benefits:

Sandvik offers a generous benefit package that includes life, health, and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, and a very competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.