Global Employment Advisor

Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Campus environment

Job summary

The University of Exeter is seeking a Global Employment Advisor to support managers and staff with international HR matters and overseas employment operations. You will provide first-line advice on global mobility and assist with data management and project delivery on international initiatives.

The role is full-time with a fixed term until 31 December 2028, offering hybrid working (campus and home) within the UK and occasional campus visits to Exeter.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as Global Mobility professional.
• Knowledge of cross-border tax and social security rules.
• Experience coordinating external mobility providers.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a complex environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level Global Employment advice to managers and staff.
• Support overseas employment operations and transformation projects.
• Collaborate with tax, immigration and payroll partners across the globe.
• Ensure consistency of HR Global Employment procedures and processes.

Skills

Global Mobility

Tax advisory

Cross-border compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Job description

About The Role

Global Employment Advisor

Human Resources, Culture and Assurance

The above full time role is available immediately on a fixed term basis covering a secondment until the 31st of December 2028.

The starting salary will be from £34,630 to £40,704 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home and remote working.

About the role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our HR Global Employment team. The role will provide first level professional support and advice to managers and staff across the University on global employment matters and support the University’s day-to-day overseas employment operations including international HR advisory work, global employment arrangements, contingent worker rules and data management. The role also offers opportunities to support large transformation projects and development initiatives as our international initiatives develop. Key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the HR team and the wider organisation to ensure consistency of practice in HR Global Employment procedures and processes.
• Acting as the first point of contact for the provision of professional Global Employment advice and supporting the internal upskilling of our people on overseas employment matters.
• Completing due diligence reports, assessing the feasibility, risks, costs and timescales associated to the University’s Global Employment projects and recommending the best course of action to achieve business objectives.
• Providing support to the Global Employment Manager on transformation and development projects as required.

About you

• Are you passionate about providing exceptional HR advice and operational support to your organisation?
• Do you thrive in a fast‑paced and international environment where your global mobility knowledge/International HR and expertise are valued and developed?
• Do you have experience as a HR Global Mobility professional?
• If so, we want to hire people like you to our award‑winning HR team at the University of Exeter.

We are looking for people with:

• Recent successful experience of working as a Global Mobility professional, and/or working in a technical tax advisory team
• Strong understanding of cross‑border tax and social security rules, including double‑tax treaties, A1 certificates, totalisation agreements, and residency considerations.
• Experience coordinating external mobility providers, such as tax advisors, immigration lawyers and payroll agents.
• The ability to quickly learn new skills, be resilient and adapt to a complex environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts, transfer knowledge and build positive working relationships.

The post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until December 2028. The post is available on a full‑time basis, but we will consider part‑time, job share and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working (at our campuses in Exeter and Penryn, Cornwall) and remote working in the United Kingdom, with occasional trips to our campus in Exeter.

Why our staff love working here

• Flexible workingopportunities
• 41 daysannual leave(including bank holidays)
• Activelyinclusiveorganisation ensuring equality and fairness for all
• Leadingparental leaveinitiatives
• Multiplewellbeingand health initiatives for staff
• Sustainabilityand the environment being at the heart of what we do
• Beautiful campus environment when working from eitherExeter or Penryn
• Inspiringresearchthat really makes a difference to the world

About Us

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

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