Global Internal Mobility & Transitions Specialist

National Grid Plc; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid seeks a Global Internal Mobility & Changes Specialist to manage end-to-end cross boarding for employees moving to new roles, including international moves and visa validation. The role is hybrid out of Syracuse with initial training and potential flexible patterns.

You will coordinate documentation, stakeholder communication, and payroll-related activities while ensuring compliance and high employee experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or HR certification; or equivalent experience in HR.
• HR systems administration (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors EC, SAP SuccessFactors ECP, WorkForce Software, ServiceNow or similar platforms).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and support informed decisions.
• Ability to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies and improve operational effectiveness.
• Experience supporting HR processes, employee lifecycle activities, internal mobility, talent movement, global mobility, or workforce administration.
• Understanding of HR policies, compliance requirements, and employee documentation processes.
• Willingness to learn new systems, applications, and emerging technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain processes and outcomes clearly.
• Proven ability to collaborate across HR, managers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to providing a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the internal mobility process from pre-move coordination to documentation.
• Coordinate communication among employees, managers, recruiters, labor managers, and stakeholders.
• Manage international mobility assignments and onboarding into new roles/locations.
• Validate work authorization and visa eligibility, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Provide end-to-end support and address questions and transition-related challenges.
• Process non-competitive moves in line with collective bargaining agreements and policies.
• Prepare, distribute and maintain letters for non-competitive internal moves.
• Support payroll-related activities for internal moves.
• Maintain and improve SOPs, process docs, and knowledge resources.
• Identify and resolve mobility issues and communicate with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Perform additional duties and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors EC

SAP SuccessFactors ECP

WorkForce Software

ServiceNow

Job description

National Grid seeks a Global Internal Mobility & Changes Specialist to manage end-to-end cross boarding for employees moving to new roles, including international moves and visa validation. The role is hybrid out of Syracuse with initial training and potential flexible patterns.

You will coordinate documentation, stakeholder communication, and payroll-related activities while ensuring compliance and high employee experience.