Global Mobility Associate

Job Description

Global Mobility AssociateA powerhouse within the pharmaceutical industry is looking for a Global Mobility Associate to join their team in Surrey on an initial 6 month contract.Accountable for ensuring the delivery of immigration and mobility from and to the UK. Covering all UK business areas, the Global Mobility Associate will support the end to end process elements which impact the UK. The UK has significant compliance requirementsrelated to immigration rules, making UK immigration a fast paced, ever changing environment. This role will support the mobility strategy whilst at the same time focusing on compliance and ensuring our obligations regarding UK immigration laws and companypolicy are met.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bring our unique culture and purpose to life to help make the company an amazing place to work for all, role model a culture of courage, excellence, equity and joy, ensuring two-way dialogue
• Work in close partnership with Global Mobility, SMEs, external providers and PX Business Partners to boost overall colleague experience and to enable movement of talent
• Support successful execution of immigration related onboarding and offboarding for site colleagues (led by the manager)
• Act as an interface contact for colleagues, Global Mobility, PX and GBS
• Work in close partnership with local and global People Experience and CoEs to ensure that relevant programmes and processes are implemented and delivered aligned with business and People Experience strategies.
• Simplify our processes and ways of working to enable ourselves and the business to focus on meaningful work
• Demonstrate insight and analysis of latest trends to showcase innovation in colleague experience and actively participate in the design of global to local mobility/immigration solutions
• Co-ordination of the visa extension process, liaising with internal and third parties as appropriate
• Liaison with relevant parties (e.g. legal and global mobility) to ensure compliant processes are in place and carried out
• Take ownership of the end to end process and associated documentation to ensure compliance with company and Home Office policy
• Project work as identified to enhance the process and to ensure continued compliance
• Review data and records to ensure compliance with our sponsor license reporting obligations
• Provide guidance on immigration processes and legislation (ensuring knowledge is kept up to date)

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated understanding of the immigration, visa and Home Office requirements
• Proven experience in a corporate environment or highly regulated industry
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex global and matrix environment, working with cross-functional teams and colleagues at all levels of an organisation

SKILLS

• Ability to navigate a large, global organisation and create an effective network of colleagues across all levels
• Change agile, energetic self-starter, autonomous, with attention to detail
• Digital mindset
• A strong sense of business ethics, compliance and integrity
• Interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on interacting, partnering and influencing
• Project management, including planning and prioritisation
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in English and local language
• Comfortable working under pressure, balancing tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• High level of ownership of complex situations and accountability in delivering results
• Ability to navigate ambiguity
• Ability to understand HR policy principles, procedures and respond to complex queries, clearly and accurately or direct to the appropriate colleague
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret information, and apply knowledge of internal and external best practices
• Able to produce reports from the HR information system and be able to competently analyse, interpret and report on the data.
• Apply and utilise information technology (e.g. email, databases, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software)

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgroundsand will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.