Global Mobility Manager

Dow Jones; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Mobility Manager to enhance their international mobility programs. In this pivotal role, you will lead the strategy and operations for global assignments, ensuring a seamless and compliant experience for employees. Collaborating with HR teams and external vendors, you will manage relocations and navigate complex immigration processes. Your expertise will help identify trends and improve program effectiveness, all while championing the employee experience. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact in supporting global talent mobility.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Experience in Global Mobility and HR roles.
• Knowledge of international relocation and immigration regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global mobility strategy and oversee international assignments.
• Advise teams on best practices and maintain compliance.

Skills

Global Mobility Management

Project Management

Vendor Management

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Certification in Global Mobility

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Global Mobility Manager to lead our international mobility programs. In this role, you’ll manage assignments, relocations, and immigration processes for teams across the globe, including our journalists on the ground. Reporting to the Senior HR Operations Manager, you’ll ensure a smooth and compliant mobility experience that supports both business needs and employee well-being.

You Will:

• Lead our global mobility strategy, operations, and process improvement.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of international assignments and transfers, from planning through repatriation.

• Advise HR teams, managers, and recruiters on global mobility best practices.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation and guidelines for each country.

• Partner with relocation and immigration vendors to ensure smooth transitions.

• Monitor visa, tax, and legal changes to manage compliance and risk.

• Support deployments to high-risk locations in collaboration with legal, security, and compliance teams.

• Use Workday to track assignments, documentation, and mobility metrics.

• Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for program improvement.

• Champion the employee experience throughout each stage of the mobility process.
  

You Have:

• Demonstrable experience in Global Mobility, HR, or related roles.

• Well-versed in international relocation, immigration, and tax regulations—especially in the UK, Spain, the Middle East, and the Americas.

• Strong project and vendor management skills.

• You’re detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and able to juggle multiple priorities.

• You communicate clearly and build trust across teams.

• You’ve worked with tools like Workday or other HR systems (a plus).

• You’re passionate about supporting people and enabling global teams to thrive.
  

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Commuter Transit Program

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

About Our Organization:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - People

Job Category:

Human Resources

Union Status:

Non-Union role