Job Description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As the Asia East and Oceania Mobility Assignment Services Business Partnering Lead, you’ll advise senior stakeholders across the region, delivering tailored mobility solutions to support workforce planning, talent development, and business goals. You’ll drive regional mobility strategy, oversee a dedicated Mobility team, and strengthen EY’s internal mobility brand by building strong relationships across service lines and functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across the Region, acting as a strategic advisor, influencing outcomes aligned to business and talent objectives
• Collaborate with Talent and Business Leaders to develop and implement regional mobility strategies and align Mobility initiatives to deliver on these ambitions
• Analyse local economic conditions to identify opportunities for Mobility to support workforce objectives
• Guide budgeting, workforce planning, and talent retention through partnership with service line, country, and regional leaders
• Collaborate with business leaders to design and deliver strategic solutions for complex assignment requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Present data driven insights to influence decisions, fostering innovative ideas and solutions
• Share industry best practices and leverage external networks to inform regional strategies
• Collaborate across EY functions and vendors to address complex needs and improve service delivery
• Oversee VIP and high-complexity Mobility assignments for effective management and delivery
• Lead and manage the Region assignment services team, ensuring performance standards and process excellence
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture and providing leadership and motivation
• Ensure collaboration between regional and global Mobility teams to enhance service delivery and share best practices
• Represent the Region in global Mobility forums, contributing local expertise to identify improvement opportunities
• Champion innovation and optimise the assignment experience for inbound and outbound assignees
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local employment legislation, immigration, tax, and compliance requirements
• Monitor vendor performance against Service Level Agreements, addressing any issues to maintain high service standards
• Act as escalation point for complex stakeholder issues, ensuring timely resolution and relationship management

Due to global nature of the role, willingness to work flexible hours will be required.

Skills and attributes for success

You will have the ability to understand a matrixed organization and communicate effectively to connect our people with each other to drive initiatives forward. You will have knowledge and experience in international mobility at a large multinational firm. You are comfortable handling multi-layered issues and have the ability to navigate complex organizational structures effectively, even in times of ambiguity. You will have strong organizational skills, and be proficient at prioritizing and managing multiple, time-sensitive initiatives simultaneously.

You must have

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders, understand business requirements, and provide strategic guidance that supports effective decision-making and enhances mobility services
• Strong commercial awareness and business understanding
• Experience in international mobility, delivering excellent assignment outcomes and supporting talent objectives
• Up-to-date knowledge of competitor and market practices to inform innovative solutions
• Comprehensive understanding of global mobility trends, regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, technology, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, risk management, data analytics, and change management
• Experience in developing and managing mobility policies, processes, and systems to ensure global consistency
• Technical expertise in talent and international mobility, including compliance with local employment, tax, and immigration regulations, as well as awareness of relevant economic influences
• Strong compliance skills to identify and mitigate risks across regions
• Strong communication abilities, enabling effective engagement at all organisational levels and collaboration across cultures and borders
• Active involvement in external networks and industry forums to remain informed about the latest developments, staying current with best practices in global mobility

• Knowledge of AI tools and HR technology systems

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_aucareers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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