Senior Officer, Global Mobility

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited

A highly diversified, global corporation, the Swire group's businesses encompass property, aviation, beverages and food chain, as well as marine and trading and industrial activities. Its core businesses are mainly focused on Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The Swire group's businesses in Asia are held by the listed company, Swire Pacific Limited.

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited is the holding company of the publicly-listed conglomerate, Swire Pacific Limited. Our People Department is now inviting candidates to apply for the following positions:

Senior Officer, Global Mobility

The role will support our Mobile workforce globally, and other internal stakeholders in all activities involved in the cross-border movement of our employees and their families, including immigration, tax and relocation guidance. 

The role will report to the Manager, Global Mobility and play an important role in managing risks and executing compliance requirements related to employee international relocations follow head office’s policies and processes, across all countries where the Swire Group operates

Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Global Mobility team with providing subject matter expertise for all matters related to global mobility and immigration, to employees and other internal stakeholders across locations where Swire Group operates
• Review the global immigration data with vendors to ensure compliance and data integrity, and to facilitate strategic long-term immigration planning
• Develop strategic relationships with service providers, and proactively manage vendor panel through regular reviews and employee feedback processes
• Coordinate all aspects of the global mobility lifecycle from initiation to case completion, including relocation, expense reimbursements, payroll, tax, repatriation and all other areas of risk and compliance
• Assist with building process maps and documenting Global Mobility processes. Provide first-level review and resolution of requests, and make appropriate recommendations on complex cases
• Adapt new technology to drive efficiencies, and champion the use and implementation across stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related disciplines
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in global mobility or relocation management function, or a proven background in customer/client support role
• Solid understanding of global mobility policies, practices, and trends, including knowledge of immigration regulations, tax regulations, global payroll processes, Social Security regulations and other legal requirements across different countries
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to manage external and internal stakeholders 
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and ethical conduct
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese. Proficiency in Putonghua is preferred

Application:

At Swire, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential.

We offer a competitive package to the right candidate. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this position, you can send your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. We will contact all shortlisted candidates.
 

The Swire group is an equal opportunity employer. All applications received will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorised personnel only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within the Swire group (please indicate clearly on your application if you would not like to be considered for other positions within the group.) Following data privacy ordinance, all unsuccessful applications will be destroyed after an appropriate time.