Compliance Specialist : Global Mobility

Bright City Talent; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global mobility seeks a Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to immigration, tax, and social security regulations. This senior role offers the chance to lead compliance efforts, providing expert advice and managing assignments for internationally mobile employees. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in compliance and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with experience in global mobility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in global mobility, compliance, or a related role.
• In-depth knowledge of immigration laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate global mobility assignments including compliance.
• Provide advice on cross-border tax and ensure alignment with regulations.
• Conduct briefings on global mobility policies.

Skills

Immigration law compliance

Tax compliance

Social security compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law or related field

Job description

The Compliance Specialist in Global Mobility is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the global mobility program adhere to legal and regulatory requirements. This role focuses on immigration, tax, and employment law compliance for internationally mobile employees.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immigration, tax and social security compliance , and will play a key role in ensuring compliance, with immigration laws and regulations for the organization, assisting with compliance audits as needed.

This is a senior role that will require thought leadership and a deep understanding of international regulations, in diverse regions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and coordinate the end-to-end process of global mobility assignments, including relocation as well as immigration, tax and social security compliance.
• Ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations in collaboration with external legal counsel or immigration specialists.
• Coordinate and manage work permit and visa applications for international assignments, including supporting documentation and compliance checks.
• Provide advice and guidance on cross-border tax and social security obligations and ensure compliance with regulations for globally mobile employees.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors, such as relocation providers, immigration firms, and tax consultants.
• Conduct briefings and trainings for employees and managers on global mobility policies, processes, and cultural considerations.
• Stay updated with immigration laws, tax regulations, and cultural considerations in various countries to provide accurate advice and support.
• Manage business critical Mobility processes for the assignee population including Authorisation List and Tax Reconciliation settlements.

Experience & Qualifcations

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• 3+ years experience in global mobility, compliance, or a related role.
• In-depth knowledge of immigration laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

This role is ideal for a seasoned international tax specialist who can confidently serve as the primary compliance authority for the organisation’s global mobility programme.

This role can be based Durban or Johannesburg.