Senior Associate - Global Mobility & Immigration Consulting (Private & Internal Clients)

PwC Switzerland; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Switzerland is seeking a Senior Associate in Global Mobility & Immigration Consulting to support internal clients with international assignments and mobility programs. You will advise on immigration, cross-border moves, and work authorisations while coordinating with tax, payroll and HR teams.

The role focuses on delivering compliant, efficient mobility solutions in a fast-paced, international environment, requiring strong stakeholder management and language skills in German and English.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of global mobility or immigration experience.
• Degree in HR, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• Fluent in German and English; French an asset.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in multinational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal employees, business stakeholders and HR teams on global mobility and immigration matters to facilitate compliant international moves.
• Provide guidance across the mobility lifecycle from planning to assignment completion.
• Coordinate with authorities and internal teams on work authorisation processes.
• Collaborate with tax/payroll/reward teams to align mobility processes with policies.
• Support continuous improvement of mobility programs and technology solutions.
• Build deep expertise in Swiss and international mobility topics and relationships.

Skills

Global mobility

Immigration

Stakeholder management

MS Office

German proficiency

English proficiency

Education

HR/Business/Law degree

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

About PwC

At PwC Switzerland, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're part of a tech-forward, people-empowered network and help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.

Senior Associate - Global Mobility & Immigration Consulting (Private & Internal Clients)

Join our team and help shape a seamless international employee experience across the firm. We support our business and people by managing global mobility and immigration processes for cross-border talents, ensuring compliance while enabling international careers. Our team combines technical expertise, problem-solving and a strong service-oriented mindset to deliver practical and efficient mobility solutions in a fast-paced international environment.

Your Impact

• Advise internal employees, business stakeholders and human capital teams on global mobility and immigration matters, helping to facilitate compliant international moves and cross-border work arrangements.
• Enable a positive employee experience by providing practical guidance throughout the entire global mobility lifecycle, from planning and onboarding through assignment or transfer completion.
• Experience in managing immigration and work authorization processes as well as coordinating with authorities and internal stakeholders are considered an advantage.
• Collaborate with tax, payroll, reward and human capital teams to support mobility-related processes and ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of mobility programs, processes and technology solutions, helping to increase efficiency, transparency and service quality.
• Develop deep expertise in Swiss and international mobility topics while building trusted relationships across the business and supporting strategic workforce mobility initiatives.

Your Skill Set

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, International Relations or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in global mobility, immigration or international employee mobility, ideally within a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of global mobility compliance requirements, immigration processes and cross-border workforce considerations.
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and a strong interest in leveraging technology and digital tools to improve service delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Fluent in German and English; French is considered an asset.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and collaborative mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a dynamic environment.

Your Contact

Any questions? We are happy to help.
Natalie Wochner
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