Sr. Manager, Global Mobility

Gildan Activewear Inc; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gildan is seeking a strategic Global Mobility leader to oversee expatriate, international transfer and localization programs from Montreal. You will partner with Compensation, HR and Finance to align assignments with total rewards and cost controls.

Responsibilities include policy governance, end-to-end mobility delivery, vendor management and executive reporting. The role emphasizes compliant, employee-focused solutions across home and host countries while balancing business needs and budgets.

Qualifications

• University degree in HR, business, finance or related field.
• 8-10 years in HR or related field.
• 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience inglobal mobility: tax and immigration.
• Global mobility certification (GMS/GMS-T) is an asset.
• Strong stakeholder influence and executive communication.
• Analytical judgment and disciplined program governance.
• Employee-focused leadership and discretion.
• Proficiency in a language other than French (English).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global mobility policy and governance across geographies.
• Lead end-to-end expatriate and international transfer processes.
• Oversee mobility compensation, tax equalization, benefits and budgeting.
• Coordinate immigration, tax, payroll, relocation with partners and vendors.
• Advise HR and leaders on mobility solutions; prepare leadership reports.
• Design compliant assignment solutions balancing tax, immigration and cost.
• Resolve complex mobility cases with multiple stakeholders.
• Determine policy and package components for individual cases and approve routine administration.
• Coordinate external advisors for tax, immigration and relocation services.

Skills

Global mobility

Tax & immigration

Executive communication

Budget stewardship

Stakeholder influence

Analytical judgment

Leadership

Problem solving

Discretion

Education

University degree in HR/Business/Finance or related field

Tools

Global mobility certification (GMS/GMS-T)

Job description

Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan, Hanes, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, ALLPRO, GOLDTOE, Peds, Bali, Playtex, Maidenform, Bonds, as well as Champion which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

Lead the administration and governance of the organization’s Global Mobility programs and international assignment practices, ensuring compliant, cost-effective and employee-focused solutions that support business and talent objectives. The role owns day-to-day mobility delivery and partners with Compensation, HR, Finance, Legal and external advisors to align international assignments, executive relocations and localizations with the organization’s Total Rewards framework.

The role

• Global mobility policy and governance – Develop, maintain and recommend enhancements to global mobility policies, frameworks and operating standards; ensure consistent application across assignment types and geographies.
• Assignment and relocation management – Lead end-to-end expatriate, international transfer, localization and executive relocation processes, including package development, documentation, employee support and assignment lifecycle management.
• Mobility compensation and cost management – Oversee allowances, tax equalization/protection, benefits and other assignment-related compensation; prepare assignment cost projections, monitor budgets and assess cost-effectiveness.
• Compliance and vendor oversight – Coordinate immigration, tax, employment, payroll, relocation and insurance requirements with internal partners and external vendors; monitor service quality, risks and regulatory compliance.
• Advisory, analytics and program improvement – Advise HR and business leaders on mobility solutions; prepare leadership reports and analyses, monitor market practices, improve the employee-mobility experience, and partner with Compensation on executive and international packages.
• Designing a compliant and competitive assignment solution when tax, immigration, employment, payroll and benefits requirements differ across home and host countries, while balancing business need, cost and employee experience.
• Resolving complex or exceptional mobility cases, such as executive relocations, localizations or policy deviations, through incomplete information, multiple stakeholders and changing regulatory requirements.
• Determine the appropriate mobility policy, assignment approach and standard package components for individual cases; approve routine administration and recommend material exceptions to the Director, Global Compensation.
• Select the delivery approach and coordinate external advisors/vendors for tax, immigration, relocation and related services; prioritize cases and corrective actions within approved policy, budget and governance parameters.

The requirements

• University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a managerial role
• Experience in global mobility: tax and immigration
• Global mobility certification (GMS/GMS-T) is an asset
• Strategic global mobility expertise and sound knowledge of assignment lifecycle practices
• Business and financial acumen, including assignment costing and budget stewardship
• Knowledge of international tax, immigration, employment and payroll compliance risks
• Strong stakeholder influence, consultation and executive communication skills
• Analytical judgment, problem solving and disciplined program governance
• Employee-focused leadership, discretion and ability to manage sensitive cases
• This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to support customers, employees or markets located outside the province of Quebec or requiring services in a language other than French – mainly English.

What's in it for you

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.