Job Description

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, HR Operations, the Global Mobility Business Partner is responsible for leading and evolving the organization’s global mobility programs across relocation, immigration, and tax. This role acts as a trusted advisor and policy steward shaping, interpreting, and governing mobility frameworks that balance business agility, employee experience, and compliance.

You will be responsible for a function(s) within Moderna and oversee complex case management, partner with senior stakeholders to design fit-for-purpose mobility solutions and ensure alignment between our global talent strategies and regulatory requirements. The role also manages vendor relationships, drives process improvement, and contributes to policy modernization to support a scalable, globally consistent mobility experience.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Strategic Program Management

• Lead the administration and continuous improvement of global mobility programs, covering long-term assignments, short-term assignments, and international permanent relocations.
• Interpret and apply mobility and immigration policy guidance for complex or exception cases, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with company culture and risk appetite.
• Shape and evolve mobility policies to reflect emerging trends, compliance updates, and business priorities.

• Advise HR and business leaders on mobility design and cost implications, providing strategic recommendations that balance business needs with policy frameworks.

Policy Governance and Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for global mobility policy interpretation and exceptions.
• Partner with Legal, Tax, and Compliance to ensure policies meet global and local regulatory standards.
• Maintain documentation and governance controls for audit readiness and SOX compliance.
• Oversee adherence to immigration, tax, and labor law requirements across all mobility activity.

Stakeholder and Vendor Management

• Act as the primary liaison for key vendors (relocation, immigration, and tax) ensuring service quality, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Finance, and Legal to ensure seamless cross-functional delivery.
• Provide consultative support to HR and business leaders on complex mobility cases, policy interpretation, and strategic workforce movements.

Employee and People Experience

• Oversee delivery of high-quality relocation experiences, ensuring employee transitions are smooth and supported.
• Provide empathetic yet compliant advisory support for employees on assignment and relocation matters.
• Partner with Communications and HR to ensure clear, accessible mobility guidance and documentation.

Data, Insights, and Continuous Improvement

• Own reporting and analytics for mobility activity, spend, and compliance metrics.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance efficiency, cost, and employee experience.
• Lead or contribute to digital enablement initiatives within the mobility process, focusing on automation and simplification.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, International Relations, or related field.
• 4 years of progressive experience in global mobility, immigration, or international HR, including exposure to policy management and governance.

• Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying complex mobility or immigration policies in a corporate setting.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and drive operational efficiency.
• Prior experience advising senior stakeholders or HR leadership teams on mobility strategy or policy design preferred.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Professional certification in Global Mobility (e.g., GMS, CRP) or Immigration Law is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of global mobility frameworks, immigration, tax, and compliance principles.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret policy impact and provide actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional communication, diplomacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, fast-paced, and global environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS or mobility systems (e.g., Workday, Equus, AssignmentPro) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being, with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support

• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savings and investment opportunities to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The salary range for this role is $109,200.00 - $174,600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An individual’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award, subject to company plan eligibility criteria and individual performance.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Our Working Model 

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.

Equal Opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com 

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