Senior Global Mobility Specialist

Purpose of the job

AkzoNobel is looking for an experienced Senior Global Mobility Specialist to join our Global Mobility Services team within the Global Rewards Team. 
In this senior role, you will take ownership of complex international relocation and assignment cases while contributing to the continued development of our global mobility framework. 
You will manage the full spectrum of international mobility activities, from advising the business on the assignment to  immigration, taxation, social security, benefits, and relocation support. 
You will be working in close partnership with our HR Directors, Recruitment, Finance, Local HR teams, and shared services, you will ensure a smooth and high-quality experience for employees relocating across the world. 
Your expertise will play a vital role in strengthening the consistency, effectiveness, and overall impact of global mobility services at AkzoNobel.

Activities

As the first point of contact for business representatives and Assignees relocating into specific regions, you will advise line managers, HR teams and Talent Acquisition Partners on relocation packages, timelines, financial implications, and policy application. 
You will review cost projections, and coordinate the full lifecycle of international assignments, including immigration and tax arrangements, relocation and settling-in support, schooling and partner assistance. You will prepare cost projections, balance sheets, and assignment letters, counsel employees and their families on policy and expectations, and ensure that payroll teams receive accurate and timely instructions on net pay changes and reimbursements.
This role offers a significant degree of autonomy while operating under the guidance of the Head of Total Rewards & Global Mobility Services. 
You will manage your own portfolio of cases, your own vendors and you will collaborate with global stakeholders, and contribute to operational improvements and enhancements across the mobility function.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, 
•    You bring extensive experience within an in-house Global Mobility environment and position yourself confidently as a senior specialist in the field. 
•    You hold a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or a similar discipline, 
•    and you have deep knowledge of international compliance, including immigration, tax, social security, and the impact of international treaties. 

You are analytical, accurate, culturally aware, and able to communicate fluently in English. Your strong interpersonal skills, structured way of working, and sound judgement enable you to manage complex matters with confidence. Experience with vendor management, RFP processes, and HR reporting systems such as CrunchHR is considered an advantage.
AkzoNobel is consistently recognized as one of the top employers in the Netherlands and is committed to real sustainability, innovation, and the development of its people. As part of our organization, you will benefit from a competitive salary, an above-average number of annual holidays, participation in our bonus program, inclusion in the AkzoNobel pension plan, and reimbursement of travel expenses or access to a lease car. You will have opportunities for professional development that support growth beyond this role, as well as the flexibility of a hybrid working model that allows you to work partly from home.
We invite you to apply online through the AkzoNobel careers website. Only online applications that include both a resume and a cover letter will be considered.