Global Mobility Compliance Specialist

Unilever; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer goods sector is seeking a Compliance Specialist for Global Mobility. The role involves ensuring compliance with immigration and tax laws for internationally mobile employees. You will manage global mobility assignments, provide guidance on compliance, and collaborate with external vendors. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in HR or Law, with at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end global mobility assignments.
• Ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations.
• Coordinate work permit and visa applications.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

Mobility Technology Platforms

Reporting Tools

Job description

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 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 and 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, ensuring compliance, and optimizing global mobility programs to support a seamless employee experience and business success then this role is just for you!

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.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

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.

Understand Unilever’s Global Mobility policies and how they should be applied to provide compliance support to each move type.

Manage business critical Mobility processes for the assignee population including Authorisation List and Tax Reconciliation settlements.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

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.

Effective application of Global Mobility policy to an assignee population.

Working to deadlines and producing high quality work under pressure.

Skills

Knowledge of mobility technology platforms and reporting tools.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to synthesise large volumes of data to identify themes, trends, outliers - initially within excel but ability to enhance through automation/alternative systems is key.

Experience in working within a Global Mobility Centre of Excellence (CoE) or shared services environment.

Project management skills with experience in driving change and transformation initiatives.

Experience in process improvement, data analysis, and performance measurement.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to partner the business.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Constantly challenging the status quo and making suggestions to enhance and/or automate processes.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.