Global Mobility Specialist

**About us**

With our UK head office based in Beverley, East Yorkshire, Boston Energy has over a decade of experience providing technical services and technical training to the global wind energy industry. Supporting both onshore and offshore wind farms in the UK, Europe, APAC and North America, our experienced teams work under a one-team approach to provide on-time, in-depth support to reduce turbine downtime and maximise efficiency on-site.

With an already wide range of services including pre-assembly, construction and commissioning, service and maintenance, major correctives, blade works and technical training, Boston Energy is continuously expanding its offering to support clients’ requirements, with more recent additions including heavy lift (MCE) and high voltage.

**Job description**:
**Responsibilities include**:
**A) Global Mobility**:

- Oversee the end-to-end global mobility processes, ensuring a seamless mobalisation / demobalisation for colleagues whilst on project(s).
- Develop and implement global mobility policies, procedures, and standardised ways of working.
- Administer all assignments in accordance with internal and external defined principles and policies
- Responsible for the financial aspect of the assignment process by creating income calculations, payment requests, worksheets and updates, year-end compensation collection and reporting etc
- Manage a colleagues mobilisation life cycle, ensuring compliance with all global regulations for our travelling technician population.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and anticipate global mobility needs, providing strategic solutions, short - long term.
- Conduct project briefings for colleagues to enhance their understanding of the mobility process and overall onboarding experience.
- Deliver cultural briefing during colleague onboarding.
- Develop and maintain a Project pack for Boston Energy colleagues, including local laws, customs, etiquette, and culture, ensuring our travelling technician population are deployed into new environments with knowledge and support.

**B) Legal Compliance**:

- Stay up to date on changes in employment laws, regulations, labour lease agreements (country specific) and taxation guidance.
- Partner with legal advisors to ensure company compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Conduct regular audits of global mobility processes and policies to ensure governance standards are met.
- Develop and deliver training programs to relevant departments on legal compliance relating to global mobility.
- Provide legal support and guidance in the resolution of complex global mobility issues.
- Understanding of individual Project Labour Agreements related to US projects involving union & state stakeholders.
- Knowledge of country specific collective bargaining agreements.
- Where required travel globally to conduct audits and obligations to ensure compliance.
- Signpost effectively to external partners and advisors for complex or escalated matters.

**C) Employment Law**:

- Audit and review visa and work permit renewals and expiration dates.
- Act as a liaison between departments to ensure effective collaboration when it comes to new geographies.
- Develop, update, and communicate global mobility policies and guidelines.
- Subject matter expert on employment law matters, including contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
- Monitor and address any legal challenges or disputes related to global mobility, collaborating with legal advisors for resolution.
- Understand where required specific countries tax implications and support with communicating breakdown to all Boston Energy technicians.

**Reports to**: Head of People

**Desired Educational Qualifications**:

- CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

**Minimum Previous Experience**:

- Extensive experience in mobilising teams globally, particularly in HR functions related to employment law, labour lease agreements, and visa/work permit requirements.
- Proven track record of successful management of global mobility programs.

**Other Skills**:

- Strong understanding of international employment laws and regulations.
- Proven experience in liaising with legal advisors for compliance in multiple territories.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

- Please describe your experience with mobilising teams on a global scale.
- What is your notice period?

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

**Location**:

- Beverley (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: