International Mobility Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Herbert Smith Freehills

Herbert Smith Freehills

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

LONDON - CANARY WHARF

THE OPPORTUNITY

Deliver international secondments and transfers on a national, regional and international basis
Conduct secondee briefings for inbound and outbound moves
Co-Lead the IM related work for Trainee seat rotations each March and September;
Manage case load work and documents for international mobility tracking and reporting
Build relationships and credibility with key partners and staff
Assist with Partner moves.
Ensure that the firm is immigration and regulatory compliant in our international mobility cases, and advise HR colleagues on relevant practices and processes in respect to immigration
Manage international remote work requests in line with International Remote Working Policy, and in collaboration with Tax and Partner Finance team as required
Keep uptodate with legislative changes. Evaluate and communicate potential, changerelated impacts to the firm, and provide recommended solutions
Provide HR colleagues with the information needed to handle international mobility queries and coaching them to have quality and compliant conversations with their stakeholders
Provide proactive and commerciallyrelevant advice as necessary on all aspects of international mobility policy and process
Notifying relevant individuals of actions needed at key points during the lifecycle of a secondment.
Promote consistency of international mobility packages and ensure the firm's policies and procedures are applied in a fair and consistent manner
Work closely and collaborate with the international mobility team worldwide and teams that work with IM (Tax, Business Finance, Risk)
Assist with ad hoc mobility projects
Participate on regional and global IM calls and presentations

Key Performance Indicators:

Positive feedback received from key stakeholders.
Contributes to and builds upon internal and external working relationships effectively.
Secondment processes run smoothly, owns and drives secondments to completion with a continuous improvement focus.
Ad hoc/project initiatives implemented smoothly

Key Internal Relationships:

Partners, Solicitors, Secretaries
Business Services managers and team leaders
Members of the HR team globally
International Mobility team members in all locations
Designated contacts in HSF offices worldwide
Tax and Partner Finance team
Secondee population

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience as an International Mobility specialist
Knowledge of international mobility processes including, but not limited to, experience with immigration/visa requirement and providing relocation advice
General knowledge of Expat Tax related issues and topics for the international mobility population
Strong internal client service focus and client relationship management skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across all levels of the firm both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated commercial acumen and proven experience in undertaking activities that contribute to meeting the firm's strategic objectives
Experienced advisory, coaching and facilitation skills
Experience of supplier management and sourcing
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to understand new concepts quickly and put learning into action
Flexible, adaptable and able to cope with change

Competencies

Personal Leadership

Positively impacts those around them, makes quality decisions and develops themselves both personally and professionally.
Demonstrates sound knowledge in their field.
Anticipates potential problems and identifies a range of possible solutions.
Adapts their interpersonal style to suit different audiences in a genuine way.

Builds Authentic Relationships

Takes time to get to know people beyond their role.
Treats people with respect and in a fair and consistent way.
Recognises when colleagues are under pressure and volunteers to assist them where possible.

Collaborates with others

Works within teams and across boundaries to share knowledge and achieve results.
Identifies and builds relationships required to achieve the best outcomes for the firm.
Engages people with the right skills, knowledge and expertise to provide advice and assist with tasks.
Connects other people in the firm who have mutual interests or work objectives.
Generously shares their time, knowledge, expertise and talent to support others' success.

Builds High Performing Teams

Builds highly engaged teams that are diverse and inclusive and can excel in a range of situations.
Identifies and recruits talented people who are equipped to meet the challenges of the future.
Creates an environment that encourages personal accountability, and builds the confidence of others by highlighting their strengths and achievements.

Enhances the Client Experience