About Us
McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.
Department Overview
As a Global Mobility Manager, you will align with Talent to develop global opportunities for future leaders and help drive greater business value and partnership to our international assignee population. This will encompass service line and global market support as well as internal functions such as Global People, Employment Tax and Finance. You will assist in completing the day‑to‑day global mobility needs as we move our team members across the globe.
Duties
- Participate in the development of McDonald’s global mobility program in alignment with McDonald’s HR strategies and HR organization structure; identify and address opportunities to drive clarity and transparency in the Global Mobility program and look for ways to simplify processes for our customers.
- Act as a Global Mobility case manager for international assignees, preparing cost estimates, engaging with service providers, implementing required agreements and addressing challenges in relocating from one country to another.
- Coordinate vendor relationships and drive improvement in the assignee experience.
- Facilitate relationships with and act as a trusted advisor for customers in Global People, Legal, Tax, Finance and other areas of the business.
- Support, train and develop Global Mobility Supervisors and teams that work on Global Mobility payroll, tax and equity.
Qualifications
- 7+ years demonstrable Global Mobility expertise with knowledge of expatriate tax, compensation and relocation issues.
- Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field would be an advantage but not essential.
- Work experience with a Big 4 Accounting firm supporting Global Mobility programs would be a distinct advantage.
- Understanding of mobility programs, processes and policies that facilitate quality control and program enhancements.
- Knowledge of the Equus Assignment Pro system would be a distinct advantage.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated experience with process documentation and continuous improvement.
- Ability to operate successfully in a team environment, collaborating with internal and external partners, and managing through conflict with a positive, flexible attitude.
- Possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, decisiveness, and ability to handle complex situations and ambiguous situations exercising judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Customer service skills and strong innovative mindset, especially towards automating and streamlining the existing processes.
- Empathy and discretion to address personal situations involved in the relocation of employees and their families.
Competencies
Execution Proficiency, Background & Values, Strategic Proficiency, Building Blocks, Talent Proficiency.
Requisition ID: 3948
