Specialist, Global Mobility

Valmet; Tampere; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Specialist, Global Mobility to join its team of mobility professionals in Finland, preferably Tampere or Vantaa. The role focuses on managing day-to-day assignment processes, compliance, and continuous improvements within a global mobility context.

The specialist will collaborate across HR, Payroll, Finance, and external providers, acting as a Global Mobility Business Partner and driving data-driven process optimizations using AI tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in short term assignment global mobility.
• Knowledge of Finnish outbound assignments and related tax processes.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to use AI tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end global mobility processes for international assignments.
• Ensure compliance with income tax, social security, and immigration regulations.
• Act as liaison between HR, Payroll, Finance and external providers.
• Collaborate with business units to forecast mobility needs and support implementation.
• Monitor regional compliance changes and implement process improvements.
• Use AI tools and analytics to enhance reporting and identify trends.
• Share insights and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Cross-cultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Mobility platforms

Job description

We are looking for a Specialist, Global Mobility

Valmet is looking for a Specialist, Global Mobility to join our dynamic team of global mobility professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys managing day-to-day assignment processes while driving improvements and regional best practices.

As part of Valmet's Global Mobility team , you will play a critical role in supporting our global project business with cross-border assignments. You will represent the global function confidently, collaborate across cultures, and contribute to initiatives that shape the future of our mobility processes.

You will report to Senior Manager, Global Mobility and work closely with colleagues in Global Mobility team, Business Area HR Business Partners and global HR functions.

You can be located in one of Valmet's main locations in Finland, preferably Tampere or Tikkurila, Vantaa. This position is fixed-term until the end of April 2028.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end global mobility processes for international assignments, including assignment agreement management, immigration compliance, and individual income tax compliance, and stakeholder management.
• Ensure compliance with the company guidelines and regulations related to individual income tax, social security, and immigration.
• Act as a liaison between HR, Payroll, Finance, and external providers, ensuring accurate and timely execution of mobility processes.
• Serve as a Global Mobility Business Partner, collaborating with business units to forecast mobility needs and support implementation.
• Monitor regional compliance changes and implement improvements in global mobility instructions.
• Use AI tools and data analytics to enhance reporting, identify trends, and optimize processes.
• Share insights and best practices to drive continuous improvement in global mobility operations.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven experience in short term assignment global mobility, with expertise in Finnish outbound assignments and related tax processes.
• Ability to manage projects independently and represent a global function with confidence.
• Knowledge of personal income tax, social security, and immigration regulations, and compliance risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to leverage AI tools and analytics for reporting and process optimization.
• Experience working in global organizations and collaborating across diverse cultures.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and mobility platforms.
• Customer-oriented and proactive mindset combined with analytical thinking.
• You have bachelor's or master's degree in Personnel Administration, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, or International Business or equivalent.

To succeed in this role

We also expect you to align with Valmet's Leadership Principles-practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability - Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage - Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust - Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth - Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We encourage our employees to have a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace.

When Everything Works Together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

Join the team - and lead the way with us!