Global Mobility Manager

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Global Mobility Leader to partner with Human Resources, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Tax, Legal, Payroll, and business leaders to execute and continually enhance MKS's global mobility programs.

You will support talent deployment, workforce planning, employee experience, and regulatory compliance worldwide, reporting to the Director of Total Rewards. The role involves managing complex mobility programs, vendor relationships, analytics dashboards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, International Relations, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Global Mobility, International HR, Total Rewards, Expatriate Management, or a related field.
• Experience managing global mobility programs across multiple regions in a multinational organization.
• Knowledge of global mobility policy administration, immigration processes, international tax and payroll considerations, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead global mobility strategy and administer programs for transfers and assignments across borders.
• Ensure compliance with immigration, tax, employment, social security, and data privacy regulations.
• Manage relationships with relocation providers, immigration counsel, and tax advisors.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Legal to support mobility initiatives.
• Develop dashboards, analytics, and executive reporting to monitor spend and compliance.
• Drive process standardization and technology adoption across mobility programs.

Skills

Global Mobility

International HR

Total Rewards

Expatriate Management

Immigration processes

Vendor management

Analytics & dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/related field

Master's degree in HR/Business/related field

Tools

Workday

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Global Mobility Leader at MKS, you will partner with Human Resources, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Tax, Legal, Payroll, and business leaders to execute and continuously enhance MKS's global mobility programs, supporting talent deployment, workforce planning, employee experience, and regulatory compliance worldwide. In this role, you will report to the Director of Total Rewards.

As a Global Mobility Leader at MKS, you will partner with Human Resources, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Tax, Legal, Payroll, and business leaders to execute and continuously enhance MKS's global mobility programs, supporting talent deployment, workforce planning, employee experience, and regulatory compliance worldwide. In this role, you will report to the Director of Total Rewards.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Executing the global mobility strategy and administering programs including permanent transfers, short-term assignments, long-term assignments, localization programs, business traveler compliance, and cross-border work arrangements.
• Ensuring compliance with global immigration, tax, employment, social security, and data privacy regulations while mitigating organizational risk through strong governance practices.
• Managing relationships with relocation providers, immigration counsel, tax advisors, and destination service vendors to deliver high‑quality employee support and operational excellence.
• Partnering with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Global Travel, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders to support strategic workforce mobility initiatives.
• Developing dashboards, analytics, and executive reporting to monitor mobility spend, assignment effectiveness, compliance metrics, employee experience, and vendor performance.
• Driving process standardization, continuous improvement, technology adoption, and internal subject matter expertise across global mobility programs.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, International Relations, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Global Mobility, International HR, Total Rewards, Expatriate Management, or a related field.
• Experience managing complex global mobility programs across multiple regions within a multinational organization.
• Strong knowledge of global mobility policy administration, immigration processes, international tax and payroll considerations, and global employment compliance.
• Experience managing external vendors, including relocation providers, immigration counsel, and tax advisors.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, or a related field.
• Experience leading mobility program transformations, automation initiatives, or technology implementations.
• Broad knowledge of international compensation and benefits practices.
• Experience developing executive‑level dashboards and mobility analytics.
• Strategic thinking and strong cross‑cultural leadership experience supporting globally distributed teams.
• Professional certifications in Global Mobility, Human Resources, or related disciplines.

Supervisory Scope:

• Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Director of Total Rewards.
• Financial Responsibilities: Responsible for oversight of mobility program expenditures, vendor budgets, and mobility‑related cost management.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Primarily operates in a professional office or remote work environment.
• Frequently uses a computer and standard office equipment.
• Regular communication and collaboration with employees, vendors, and stakeholders across multiple global time zones.
• Ability to participate in virtual and in‑person meetings for extended periods.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range:

Salary range between $109,750 and $182,900 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits:

MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.