Location: West Branch,IA, USA
Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?
As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It's the individual that defines the team. And it's the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.
Position Summary:
The Mobility Specialist will be apart of the Human Resources (People & Culture Team) and will play a crucial role in supporting international transfers to the United States and Canada, collaborating closely with Global Mobility to ensure a seamless transition for incoming employees. This individual will provide comprehensive support throughout the relocation process, including immigration, relocation assistance, cultural orientation, and administrative support.
Responsibilities:
Immigration Support:
* Coordinate with immigration attorneys to obtain necessary work visas and permits.
* Advise employees on visa requirements, application processes, and timelines.
* Provide guidance on immigration-related matters, such as tax implications and social security.
Relocation Assistance:
* Assist employees with housing arrangements, including finding suitable accommodations and negotiating leases.
* Provide information on local schools, healthcare options, and community resources.
* Coordinate with relocation service providers to facilitate the moving process.
Cultural Orientation:
* Develop and deliver cultural orientation programs to help employees acclimate to the U.S. culture and workplace.
* Provide information on cultural differences, customs, and etiquette.
Compensation and Benefits:
* Ensure that incoming employees understand their compensation and benefits packages.
Administrative Support:
* Process necessary paperwork and documentation related to the relocation.
* Maintain accurate records and track the progress of each transfer.
* Provide ongoing support and assistance to employees throughout the relocation process.
Global Mobility Collaboration:
* Partner with the Global Mobility team to develop and implement best practices for international transfers.
* Stay informed about global mobility trends, regulations, and best practices.
* Provide input on the development of global mobility policies and procedures.
* Ensure adherence to company policies related to employee relocation and mobility and provide guidance and support to employees and stakeholders on policy interpretation and application.
* Manage regular project work including the creation and update of assignee documentation, compliance reviews, relocation cost reports, and service initiations with external vendors. Continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and documentation practices.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Direct Reports:
N/A
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in human resources, International Relations, or a related field or relevant work experience
* Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) certification preferred
* High School diploma required
* 2+ years of relevant experience in a multinational corporate environment, ideally in an in-house global mobility or HR role.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Previous experience with accounting, tax compliance or relocation is preferred but not required.
* Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple relocations/assignments, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
* Knowledge of immigration laws and regulations
* Strong knowledge of visa types
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to address complex global mobility challenges effectively.
* Flexible to a wide variety of demands
* Ability to manage vendor relationships
* Strong attention to detail excellent customer service and follow-up required
* Individual contributor who takes initiative and has a proven ability to make sound decisions and prioritize competing responsibilities
* High degree of cultural sensitivity and awareness of cultural considerations in global relocations and assignments
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
* Evidence of sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, and trustworthiness
* Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in global mobility regulations and best practices.
* Adaptability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
* Resilience to cope effectively with complexity and change.
* Ability to travel to domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport.
* Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
* Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening, including a drug screen.
In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:
* Some offers may vary by location
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.
ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP
The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 35 years. With more than 52 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 30 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,200 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.
We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex
We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.