Mgr Global Mobility

Overview Weatherford is the leading wellbore and production solutions company. Operating in more than 75 countries, the Company answers the challenges of the energy industry with its global talent network of approximately 17,000 team members and 380 operating locations, which include service, research and development, training, and manufacturing facilities. Visit for more information or connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.We''re looking to the future with a clear vision and a strong mission. Our goal is to address the headwinds facing the industry, revolutionize the oilfield with digital technology, integrated solutions, and world-class talent.We accept every challenge for the benefit of our Company, our industry, and the world. Our technology leadership delivers solutions that rise to every occasion, supply the best outcomes in each operation, and give power to all customers.Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for on-going training and career development. VEVRAA Federal Contractor - Priority Referral Requested.Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/ Minorities/ Veterans/Disabled and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Responsibilities Weatherford are looking to hire a Global Mobility Manager who will join our established team based in Houston. The successful candidate will be responsible for direct oversight and management of the Global Mobility and Immigration program in support of the Company''s employees and human resource initatives. The right person for this role will provide leadership and governance in managing the organization''s Global policies and procedures associated with immigration, domestic moves, international assingments, taxation, and human resource support for overseas assignments and expatriates.Roles & Responsibilities Manage the relationship with key stakeholders, business partners to provide support for Global Mobility and Immigration function. Provide expertise on all global mobility matters related to taxes with the ability to influence and advise key stakeholders.Partner with legal immigration vendor to provide guidance and direction to business leaders and HR partners. Globally manage visa/work permits and green card process for employees.Own Mobility and Immigration operational policies, end-to-end processes and overall solutions to meet the needs of our diverse employees and businesses across the globe.Lead the program and operations to provide a premium experience for employees (transferees, local hires and short term and long-term assignees), and to business partners across the globe.Provide assistance to international assignees through coordinating, developing, and/or managing taxes, visa coordination, LOU preparation, and benefits coordination. This includes for the entire assignment life cycle (pre-move to repatriation).Manage and coordinate with external relocation service providers, where appropriate, to ensure exceptional service and seamless relocation of employees.Work with cross function and overseas HR team on tax and immigration compliance.Collaborate with other departments within the company on overall coordination of the Global Mobility Program (Payroll, Tax, Finance, BP&A, Accounts Payable, Travel, etc.)Work with immigration and mobility vendors to continuously refine process and manage costs.Assist with complex cases related to tax, immigration, and relocation related queries raised by our cross-functional teams / HRBPs.Work with legal immigration vendor to monitor and respond to all applicable inquiries including working with employees regarding collection of time sensitive documents and data for various aspects of the immigration process (Letters of Support, Public Access Files, PERM activities, compliance posting requirements, etc.)Manage and maintain relationships with each team/employee with active mobility cases while providing excellent service throughout the process.Manage and own relationships globally with relocation service providers, program vendors, and consultants for services and program prehensive working knowledge of expatriate management, taxes, immigration, and domestic moveSKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong business and HR acumen including excellent decision making, problem-solving skills and critical and analytical thinking.Demonstrates deep tax technical knowledge and provides impactful adviceGrasps complexities and interdependencies of problems or issues and able to effectively navigateExperience with global mobility and tax processes, immigration, vendor management, and systems in APAC, EMEA, and AMER regionsExcellent communication and strong influencing skillsExcellent attention to detail, sense of accuracy and urgencySAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCEMaintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company policies and procedures, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practicesResponsible with being familiar with the Company''s Security, Compliance & HSE policies and takes an active role in the compliance & improvement of Weatherfords Management System including meeting all reporting requirements Complies with the Company''s Rules to Live By and all applicable rules, regulations and standards that the Company abides byPlaces Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk of loss.Seeks continual improvement in Quality, Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectationsIn a supervisory / management role demonstrates effective safety leadership by being responsible for the health and safety arrangements of all and any subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises to enhance the Company''s commitment to safety performanceQUALITY Responsible for being familar with the Company''s Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherfords Management System Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the businessCOMMUNICATION Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate externalIn a supervisory/management role clearly communicates expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reportsFINANCIAL All employees have an accountability to the organisation to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expensesCosts incurred should be within approved budget and processed within agreed time frames and following the relevant financial policy and procedurePEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function training to enhance their skills and experienceEmployees must complete all assigned Compliance & Company Standards trainingEmployees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potentialEmployees in a supervisory role are responsible for actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford''s performance management & coaching tools and processes, including but not limited to talent assessments and succession planningEmployees in a supervisory role are responsible for driving strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that enables the Company to attract & retain a high performing talented workforceVISION & LEADERSHIP Demontrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times Qualifications REQUIRED 7+ years experience in Global Mobility, Immigration, and/or Tax programsBachelors degree required in area of HR, Finance, Accounting or related fieldPREFERREDMasters degree and/or HR specific certifications preferred

Created: 2021-11-29