Global Mobility, Senior Advisor

GHD Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. GHD has an immediate opportunity for a Global Mobility Senior Advisor - APAC. This position will manage and oversee full lifecycle international workforce transitions, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the employee experience across borders.

GHD embraces flexible work practices and an inclusive culture, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all identities.

• Proactively manage Global Expatriate Management Cycle with strong partnerships with People Business Partners
• Proactively engage with active assignees for engagement and regular connections
• Develop and maintain effective key stakeholder relationships globally
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks in all areas of Global Mobility (immigration matters, employer taxes, relocation management)
• Pre-assessment management – consultation with business leaders on the purpose of the move, completion of cost projections, collaboration with People team on talent profile of candidate
• Provide subject matter expertise and consult with key stakeholders (People and Talent Acquisition teams, Business leaders, Finance/Payroll teams, Legal) on Global Mobility Standards interpretation for long-Term and Short-Term International Assignments, Permanent Relocations, External International Hires, Project Workers and Frequent Business Travelers
• Provide regular and relevant insights on Global Mobility trends
• Main point of contact for APAC Immigration related matters for international moves to and within the APAC region
• Work closely with the Global Mobility Leader on immigration and relocation operational program enhancements and projects
• Support in guiding the People, Talent Acquisition teams and Business on all Global Mobility related matters

Education: Bachelor's degree holder, Master's degree preferred (but not a requirement)

Experience:

• General Experience: Wide and deep experience providing expert competence (8 years and above); Individual Contributor (managerial experience not required)
• Extensive background in all aspects of Global Mobility (immigration, tax, payroll, mobilizations / assignment on international projects, entire assignment lifecycle, relocation management and third-party provider coordination)
• Experience in handling inter-country transfers across Asia Pacific Region (APAC)
• Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking and responsiveness to dynamic business environments
• Provide expert guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners on global mobility programs, policy compliance, and strategic talent mobility
• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and advice to diverse stakeholders
• Initiative-driven, proactive and autonomous worker
• Amenable to work on a schedule that would support APAC region but would directly report to lead based in Canada (mid-shift to overlap from APAC/US time)

Interested? Apply now

Contact Pebles Florencio – Talent Acquisition Business Partner

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all identities. We embrace a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

About Us

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different and drives us to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.