Global Mobility People Partner - Africa And Namet

Unilever Brazil; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Global Mobility People Partner to optimize global mobility programs and enhance employee experience. The role involves managing international assignments and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency. Join a dynamic team focused on driving operational excellence and supporting talent movement across borders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing various assignment/transfer types as a Global Mobility Advisor preferred.
• Understanding of HR systems and employment laws beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage moves across various policy types including long-term and short-term assignments.
• Be accountable for all aspects of the assignee experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues on operational tasks and prioritize issues.

Skills

Global Mobility

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 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 it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance.

At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment.

We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach; instead, we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

About Global Mobility

Global Mobility is a strategic HR function that manages the movement of employees across international borders to support business needs. It encompasses expatriate assignments, international transfers, remote work arrangements, and cross-border employment compliance.

Job Purpose

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.

If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and optimizing global mobility programs to support a seamless employee experience and business success, then this role is just for you! Part of the global People Experience team, Global Mobility is dedicated to supporting Unilever's global talent strategy and driving sustainable growth through a resilient and future-fit Global Mobility program, with employee experience at the heart of everything we do.

In the role of Global Mobility People Partner, you will collaborate with HR Business Partners and line managers to enable international talent movement. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end assignment/transfer process, directly impacting the employee experience during a significant milestone in their professional and personal lives.

You will work closely with internal regional teams (including HR People Partners, Employee Data Analysts, Payroll services, Pensions, Reward, IT), the wider GM team globally, and external strategic partners (for immigration, tax, and relocation services) to deliver exceptional employee experience. This vacancy is within the Africa and NAMET Mobility team, responsible for assignments and transfers inbound to Africa and NAMET.

If you thrive on supporting others, solving complex problems, and are curious about different cultures, this could be a great role for you!

Main Responsibilities

1. Manage moves across various policy types including long-term international assignments, short-term assignments, commuter assignments, and permanent transfers.
2. Be accountable for all aspects of the assignee experience, managing the end-to-end process with internal partners and external vendors.
3. Build close relationships with stakeholders, multitask, and maintain control of day-to-day service operations.
4. Serve as the go-to person for in-country stakeholders and pillars/business areas.
5. Proactively develop understanding of local employment law, immigration, personal tax, social security, payroll compliance, and vendor management.
6. Create and maintain assignee and process documentation.
7. Ensure payroll instructions and compliance are met.
8. Drive local consistency with global policies and processes, focusing on data integrity and compliance.
9. Seek feedback and suggest improvements to enhance employee experience.
10. Collaborate with colleagues on operational tasks, prioritize, resolve problems, and participate in capability-building sessions.
11. Become a 'Subject Matter Expert' in specific areas, sharing knowledge to build team capability.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience managing various assignment/transfer types as an in-house Global Mobility Advisor or similar is preferred.
• Experience working with external vendors for immigration, tax, and relocation services is desirable.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of HR systems and employment laws beneficial.

Skills include strong technical expertise in Global Mobility, customer focus, stakeholder management, emotional intelligence, agility, problem-solving, critical thinking, proficiency in MS Office, effective communication, and organizational skills.

Leadership & Values

Demonstrate high performance, resilience, continuous improvement, humility, and a service-oriented mindset. Focus on the consumer's needs, data-driven decision-making, and personal wellbeing.

Unilever's Commitment

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, fostering a workplace where everyone can bring their 'Whole Self'. We encourage applicants to inform us of any support or access requirements during the recruitment process.