Job Description
Qualifications and Preferred Skills
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Global Mobility, Relocation Services, International HR, or a related field, with a proven track record of managing international assignments and employee mobility programs.
- Strong experience in end-to-end international assignment management, including short-term assignments, long-term assignments, permanent transfers, and international remote work arrangements.
- Experience working within outsourced mobility models and managing relationships with external mobility vendors and service providers is preferred.
- Solid understanding of global mobility compliance requirements, particularly within Europe, including Posted Worker Directive (PWD), A1 applications, Certificates of Coverage (CoC), immigration coordination, social security considerations, and assignment-related payroll implications.
- Knowledge of expatriate compensation practices, tax equalization concepts, assignment allowances, and mobility policy administration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions in a complex environment.
- Excellent consulting, stakeholder management, and customer service skills, with a focus on delivering a positive employee experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions, cultures, and levels of the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex mobility concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Comfortable working through ambiguity and navigating changing business priorities with a structured and proactive approach.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experienced with HRIS, mobility management systems, and case management tools.
- Experience working in a multinational environment and supporting geographically dispersed employee populations is highly desirable.
Responsibilities and Core Competencies:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, HR partners, and vendors on operational global mobility matters, providing guidance and support throughout the assignment lifecycle.
- Manage end-to-end international assignments, including initiation, policy review, cost estimates, relocation coordination, immigration support, payroll setup, assignment maintenance, and repatriation processes.
- Deliver a high-quality employee experience by proactively supporting assignees and their families before, during, and after international assignments.
- Provide subject matter expertise on mobility policies, assignment benefits, relocation provisions, and mobility-related processes while ensuring consistent policy application.
- Coordinate and monitor assignment-related compliance activities, including Posted Worker Directive (PWD) filings, A1 applications, Certificates of Coverage (CoC), immigration requirements, and local registration obligations.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders including HR, Payroll, Tax, Finance, Legal, and external mobility providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Manage assignment-related payroll instructions and compensation changes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and local requirements.
- Administer expatriate compensation programs, including assignment allowances, cost-of-living adjustments, housing support, incentives, and other mobility-related benefits.
- Prepare and process assignment documentation, including assignment letters, addendums, policy exception approvals, and related employee communications.
- Execute annual compensation activities such as salary reviews and merit increases for the assigned mobility population.
- Manage Level 1 policy exceptions and provide recommendations based on established governance guidelines and business requirements.
- Monitor assignee cases, provide regular status updates to stakeholders, and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize business or employee impact.
- Oversee vendor engagement and service delivery, including relocation management companies, immigration providers, tax consultants, destination service providers, and payroll partners.
- Review and support mobility cost projections, assignment budgets, cost estimates, and financial tracking to ensure cost effectiveness and transparency.
- Maintain accurate employee mobility records, documentation, and reporting within mobility and HR systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen the overall employee mobility experience.
- Support mobility-related projects, policy reviews, process enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Global Mobility function.
- Ensure all mobility activities are carried out in compliance with company policies, local regulations, and global governance standards.
Our commitment to a fair hiring.
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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