Mobility Specialist (m/w/d)

Job Description

The role of Mobility Specialist directly supports the company's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Mobility Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting international transfers to the United States and Canada, collaborating closely with Global Mobility to ensure a seamless transition for incoming employees. This individual will provide comprehensive support throughout the relocation process, including immigration, relocation assistance, cultural orientation, and administrative support.

What You'll Do

• Immigration Support: Coordinate with immigration attorneys to obtain necessary work visas and permits, advise employees on visa requirements, application processes, and timelines, and provide guidance on immigration-related matters such as tax implications and social security.
• Relocation Assistance: Assist employees with housing arrangements, including finding suitable accommodations and negotiating leases, provide information on local schools, healthcare options, and community resources, and coordinate with relocation service providers to facilitate the moving process.
• Cultural Orientation: Develop and deliver cultural orientation programs to help employees acclimate to the U.S. culture and workplace, and provide information on cultural differences, customs, and etiquette.
• Compensation and Benefits: Ensure that incoming employees understand their compensation and benefits packages.
• Administrative Support: Process necessary paperwork and documentation related to the relocation, maintain accurate records and track the progress of each transfer, and provide ongoing support and assistance to employees throughout the relocation process.
• Global Mobility Collaboration: Partner with the Global Mobility team to develop and implement best practices for international transfers, stay informed about global mobility trends, regulations, and best practices, and provide input on the development of global mobility policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to company policies related to employee relocation and mobility, provide guidance and support to employees and stakeholders on policy interpretation and application.
• Manage regular project work including the creation and update of assignee documentation, compliance reviews, relocation cost reports, and service initiations with external vendors, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and documentation practices.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Have

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, International Relations, or a related field or relevant work experience
• Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) certification preferred
• High School diploma required
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a multinational corporate environment, ideally in an in-house global mobility or HR role.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple relocations/assignments, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proved ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of immigration laws and regulations
• Strong knowledge of visa types
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to address complex global mobility challenges effectively.
• Flexible to a wide variety of demands
• Ability to manage vendor relationships
• Strong attention to detail and excellent customer service and follow-up required
• Individual contributor who takes initiative and has a proven ability to make sound decisions and prioritize competing responsibilities
• High degree of cultural sensitivity and awareness of cultural considerations in global relocations and assignments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Evidence of sound judgement, discretion, professionalism, and trustworthiness
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in global mobility regulations and best practices.
• Adaptability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
• Resilience to cope effectively with complexity and change
• Previous experience with accounting, tax compliance or relocation is preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport.
• Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening, including a drug screen.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

The pay for this role is exempt at 85k - 90k USD with up to a 10% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more...

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity:

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI:

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE