Lead Global Mobility Operations

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Job Description Summary Responsible for managing payroll and tax operations of the global mobility program, in collaboration with key vendors (tax, immigration, relocation, payroll support vendors) to ensure compliant, accurate, and seamless end‑to‑end processes for mobile talent population Job Description Position Purpose: Responsible for managing payroll and tax operations of the global mobility program, in collaboration with key vendors (tax, immigration, relocation, payroll support vendors) to ensure compliant, accurate, and seamless end‑to‑end processes for mobile talent population. Your Key Responsibilities: Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: Payroll, Tax & Legal Compliance Oversight Ensure accurate and timely capture and reporting of expatriate compensation and expenses in home and host payrolls. Manage all activities related to the company's tax equalization policy, including the validation of hypothetical tax deductions and the tracking and closing of tax equalization reconciliations and settlements Manage year‑end tax processes, including the authorization of tax support for internationally mobile employees (International Assignees and International Transfers). Validate compliance with immigration, tax, social security, and employment law through coordination with Tax, Legal, and external advisors. Ensure timely filings, renewals, and statutory submissions through vendors and internal partners. Vendor Management Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for global mobility vendors (tax providers, immigration partners, relocation vendors, and technology providers). Oversee vendor SLAs, quality, compliance alignment, controls execution, and data accuracy. Lead vendor performance evaluations, mitigate service issues, and manage contract/SoW reviews and updates. Ensure timely and high‑quality data exchange between vendors and internal stakeholders. Review vendor invoices and manage vendor spend Governance, Controls & Risk Management Own and perform required internal controls, including payroll validation controls, data reconciliation, access/authorization checks, and compliance tracking, as well as required financial controls and external legislative requirements (payroll, tax, immigration, social security) Ensure robust documentation, audit readiness, traceability, and control effectiveness. Data Management and Reporting Ensure accuracy and consistency of mobility-related data across internal P&O information systems, vendor platforms, and payroll systems. Manage dashboards, KPIs, compliance trackers, and reporting requirements. What you'll bring to the role: Essential Requirements : - 8 years+ experience in assignment management - Experience in global mobility and/or tax consulting or prior experience with vendor desirable. - Good understanding of global mobility trends and employment tax, as well as experience in programs design and vendor management - Advanced knowledge of Global Mobility and vendor financial processes, including corporate tax, transfer pricing and accounting - Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization - Strong consulting and partnering skills - Knowledge of broader Rewards topics (equity, pensions, annual compensation cycle, benchmarking) is a plus. Why Sandoz? Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world's medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health. With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Skills Desired Compensation & Benefits, Compensations Management (Employees), Employee Engagement, Employee Relationship Management (Erm), Global Mobility, Hr Administration, Hr Policies, Job Architecture, Job Evaluation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Organizational Design, Organizational Development (OD), Private Equity, Retirement Planning, Sdm, Strategic Human Resources Leadership, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Work Schedules