Manager - Global Mobility

Linde Engineering India; Vadodara; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an HR Manager Global Mobility to oversee international deployments, provide guidance on assignment structures, compliance, and cross-border workforce mobility to support the company's global project business.

You will coordinate with host and home entities, prepare assignment documentation, manage compensation, tax, immigration, and work with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and Travel Security to ensure seamless deployments and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• University degree in HR, business, law, taxation, finance or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in Global Mobility, International HR or related functions.
• Experience managing international assignments and construction-site deployments.
• Knowledge of global mobility policies, compensation approaches, tax and immigration.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and coordinate global project secondments and cross-border deployments.
• Advise line managers, HR partners and employees on mobility matters and deployment models.
• Ensure compliance with tax, social security, employment law, immigration and policy requirements.
• Coordinate with host/home entities and external service providers.
• Prepare assignment documentation and ensure contractual compliance.
• Determine assignment-related compensation, allowances and benefits.
• Coordinate tax and social security obligations with Payroll and Finance.
• Work with Immigration, Tax, Payroll, Legal and Travel Security teams for seamless execution.
• Manage relationships with mobility service providers to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement of Global Mobility processes and tools.

Skills

Global Mobility

English communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in HR/Business/Taxation/Finance or related discipline

Job description

Business Unit HR Engineering India

Sections HR Engineering India

Department Talent Management

Cost Centre 27100

Country India

Skills

Skill

Global Mobility

Working Language

Job Description

Job Description for the Position “HR Manager Global Mobility”

The HR Manager Global Mobility at Linde Engineering India is responsible for managing and coordinating international employee deployments in support of Linde Engineering's global project business. The role provides expert guidance on and management of assignment structures, compliance requirements, compensation frameworks, and cross-border workforce mobility while ensuring adherence to company policies and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage and coordinate global project secondments, international assignments, and cross-border construction site deployments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to line managers, project managers, HR Business Partners, and employees on Global Mobility matters, including assignment structures, compliance requirements, and deployment models.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax, social security, employment law, immigration, and corporate policy requirements related to international assignments.
• Coordinate HR-related framework conditions with host and home entities, internal stakeholders, and external service providers.
• Prepare assignment documentation, including secondment agreements and related contractual arrangements, ensuring compliance with internal policies and local requirements.
• Determine and manage assignment-related compensation, allowances, benefits, and cost allocations in accordance with company policies.
• Assess and coordinate assignment-related tax and social security obligations with Payroll, Finance, and other specialist functions.
• Partner closely with Immigration, Finance, Tax, Payroll, Legal, and Travel Security teams to ensure seamless assignment execution.
• Manage relationships with external tax, immigration, and mobility service providers to ensure quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Drive and contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of Global Mobility processes, tools, governance frameworks, and employee experience within Linde Engineering.
• Identify and mitigate compliance and operational risks associated with international employee movements.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Law, Taxation, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in Global Mobility, International HR, International Tax, or related commercial functions supporting global workforce deployment.
• Demonstrated experience managing international assignments and construction-site deployments within a multinational environment, including exposure to India inbound and outbound mobility programs.
• Familiarity with global mobility policies, assignment compensation approaches, and cost management principles.
• Strong knowledge of international assignment taxation, social security and immigration regulations.
• Good understanding of international payroll processes and assignment compensation structures.
• Experience with HR systems and mobility-related data management is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and independent decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to confidently challenge and provide guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.