Global Mobility Manager

Pasona N A, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. is seeking a bilingual Japanese-English Global Mobility Manager in New York. You will oversee international assignments, liaise with US and Japan stakeholders, and manage mobility programs across immigration, payroll, tax, and expatriate administration.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in global mobility or international HR, with strong communication and leadership skills, and experience collaborating with vendors and legal teams.

Qualifications

• Business-fluent or native-level Japanese and English.
• 7-10+ years in Global Mobility or Intl HR.
• Experience managing international assignments and expatriates.
• Knowledge of immigration, payroll, tax, and HRIS systems.
• Relocation and benefits administration; strong organization and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of global mobility including relocation, immigration, payroll, tax, benefits, and assignment administration.
• Oversee lifecycle of international assignments from initiation to repatriation.
• Act as primary liaison between U.S. HR, Japan HQ, leaders, assignees, and external vendors.
• Ensure immigration, payroll, tax, and employment regulatory compliance.
• Partner with legal counsel and service providers on immigration matters and policy administration.
• Mentor and develop Global Mobility team members.
• Maintain mobility records and reporting through HRIS and payroll systems.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese-English

Global Mobility

HRIS

Payroll administration

International tax

Leadership/mentoring

Stakeholder management

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

New York, NY (Hybrid: 3 days per week in office)

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Position Overview

A leading global financial services organization is seeking a bilingual Japanese-English Global Mobility Manager to join its Human Resources team in New York. This role will oversee all aspects of international assignments and mobility programs, serving as a key liaison between U.S. and Japan-based stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage global mobility operations, support expatriate employees throughout their assignment lifecycle, ensure compliance with immigration, payroll, and tax requirements, and collaborate with both internal teams and external service providers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mobility professional with strong U.S.-Japan experience and a background in international HR, payroll, tax, and expatriate administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of global mobility, including relocation, immigration, payroll, tax, benefits, and assignment administration.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of international assignments from initiation through repatriation.
• Act as the primary liaison between U.S. HR, Japan headquarters, business leaders, assignees, and external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with immigration, payroll, tax, and employment regulations.
• Partner with legal counsel and service providers on immigration matters and policy administration.
• Manage relationships with relocation, tax, payroll, immigration, and benefits vendors.
• Review, develop, and enhance mobility policies, procedures, and operational processes.
• Support cross-border employee transfers and expatriate programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop Global Mobility team members.
• Provide guidance and support to senior management on mobility-related matters.
• Maintain accurate mobility records and reporting through HRIS and payroll systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Business-fluent or native-level Japanese and English language proficiency.
• 7-10+ years of experience in Global Mobility, International HR, or a related field.
• Experience managing international assignments and expatriate populations.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Immigration processes
• Global mobility programs
• Payroll administration
• International tax compliance
• HRIS systems
• Relocation and benefits administration
• Previous experience managing or mentoring team members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred

• Experience supporting U.S.-Japan mobility programs.
• Background in financial services, banking, securities, or multinational corporations.
• Knowledge of mobility-related accounting and cost allocation.
• Experience working with headquarters and regional HR teams across multiple countries.