Global Mobility People Partner - Africa And Namet

Engineeringuk; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Global Mobility People Partner for Africa and NAMET. This role involves managing employee movements across borders, ensuring compliance with local laws, and enhancing employee experience through effective collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and experience in Global Mobility.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Enhanced parental leave

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• Experience as Global Mobility Advisor preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in Global Mobility, tax, immigration, and relocation services.

Responsibilities

• Manage moves across various policy types including long-term and short-term assignments.
• Ensure positive assignee experience by managing end-to-end processes.
• Stay informed on local employment law and compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Global Mobility People Partner - Africa and NAMET

Sector: Human Resources

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

About Unilever

With 3.4 billion people in over [number] countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world.

Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us.

We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and we believe that doing business the right way drives superior performance.

At Unilever, our people are at the core of our success. We foster an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment that empowers you to shape your own future.

About Global Mobility

Global Mobility is a strategic HR function managing employee movement across international borders, supporting business needs. It includes expatriate assignments, international transfers, remote work arrangements, and cross-border employment compliance.

Job Purpose

Unilever offers a platform to bring your purpose to life through your work—creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate about operational excellence and optimizing global mobility programs to support a seamless employee experience, this role is ideal for you.

As part of the global People Experience team, you will support Unilever's global talent strategy and drive sustainable growth through a resilient Global Mobility program, focusing on employee experience.

You will collaborate with HR Business Partners, line managers, internal regional teams, and external partners (immigration, tax, relocation services) to deliver exceptional employee experiences, especially within the Africa and NAMET regions.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage moves across various policy types, including long-term, short-term, commuter assignments, and transfers.
• Ensure a positive assignee experience by managing end-to-end processes with internal and external partners.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and manage day-to-day service operations.
• Stay informed on local employment law, immigration, tax, social security, payroll compliance, and vendor management.
• Create and maintain documentation related to assignments and processes.
• Ensure payroll instructions and compliance are met.
• Drive consistency with global policies, focusing on data integrity and compliance.
• Seek feedback proactively and suggest improvements to enhance employee experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve operational issues and participate in capability-building activities.
• Develop expertise in specific areas, sharing knowledge to build team capability.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience managing various assignment types as a Global Mobility Advisor or similar role is preferred.
• Experience working with vendors in immigration, tax, and relocation services is desirable.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of HR systems, employment laws, and regulations is beneficial.
• Strong technical knowledge in Global Mobility, tax, immigration, and relocation services.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence and cross-cultural awareness.
• Proactive, adaptable, and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office and capable of working effectively in virtual teams.

Leadership & Culture

Demonstrate high performance, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset. Lead by example and collaborate effectively to achieve results. Focus on personal wellbeing and high standards of work.

Additional Information

Unilever is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We support flexible working policies, including remote work, part-time options, and enhanced parental leave. We aim to be the number one employer for people with disabilities, with targets to increase workforce diversity and support full inclusion.

If you require support or accommodations during the application process, please inform us.