Sr Specialist, Global Mobility Operations

Job Summary:

Midea America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary within Midea Group, a Fortune 500 company and global home-appliance manufacturer with operations worldwide. The Global Mobility Operations Specialist manages end-to-end operational support for international assignments. This position partners with assignees, HR teams, internal stakeholders, and external service providers to coordinate immigration, relocation, payroll, tax, and other assignment-related activities. The role ensures services are delivered accurately, consistently, and in accordance with applicable laws, company policies, and assignment requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Major Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end international assignment processes from initiation through assignment completion, repatriation, or localization.
• Coordinate required digital workflow approvals and prepare assignment cost estimates in partnership with HR, Finance, payroll, tax, and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate work visa, residence permit, and other immigration-related applications with assignees, internal stakeholders, and external immigration providers.
• Arrange host-location support, including housing, transportation, settling-in services, and other relocation assistance in accordance with company policy.
• Coordinate assignee payroll instructions, allowances, deductions, and assignment-related compensation with home- and host-country payroll teams.
• Support tax-related assignment activities, including tax briefings, tax equalization processes, required data collection, and coordination with external tax providers.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for assignees and HR teams; respond to inquiries and resolve complex, time-sensitive, or escalated issues.
• Monitor changes in immigration, tax, employment, and related regulatory requirements and coordinate timely updates to procedures and operational practices.
• Maintain accurate assignment records, documentation, trackers, and system data while protecting confidential employee information.
• Manage service delivery across external providers and internal teams, track open items and service levels, escalate risks, and identify opportunities to improve the assignee experience and operational efficiency.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of global mobility operations, including immigration, relocation, payroll, compensation, tax coordination, and employment compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, countries, cultures, and time zones.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive, service-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and business information with discretion.
• Ability to identify operational and compliance risks, escalate issues appropriately, and coordinate practical resolutions.
• Proficiency in English as a working language; proficiency in an additional language is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to maintain accurate data in HR, mobility, case-management, or workflow systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, international business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in global mobility operations, international compensation, relocation, immigration coordination, or an HR Business Partner role supporting international operations.
• Experience coordinating with immigration, tax, relocation, payroll, or other global mobility service providers.
• Knowledge of global mobility, compensation, taxation, immigration, or cross-border employment compliance preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Occasional domestic or international travel may be required based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 per year. The salary offered within this range will depend on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Midea offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; a 401(k) plan; basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; paid time off and paid holidays; and paid parental leave.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Midea is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other job-related factors, without regard to characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.