Associate Manager, Global Mobility Specialist

• Oversee end-to-end relocation processes for employees, acting as the regional point of contact throughout the lifecycle of the move.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on mobility policies, entitlements, and responsibilities.
• Manage relocation vendors, ensuring accountability, high service levels, and positive employee experience.
• Partner with payroll teams to ensure accurate compensation and benefits reporting for relocation-related activity.
• Identify process gaps and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, compliance, and employee satisfaction.

• Manage immigration case activity in collaboration with external counsel, ensuring timely and compliant processing.
• Advise managers and People & Culture teams on visa timelines, risks, and requirements.
• Distribute regular case updates and maintain visibility for key stakeholders on immigration matters.
• Support compliance with evolving global immigration regulations and company policies.

• Oversee initiation of tax services for mobile employees, including briefings and return preparation.
• Manage the administration of tax equalization, hypothetical tax, and shadow payroll reporting in partnership with global tax providers.
• Ensure compliance with host-country tax and social security obligations.
• Support year-end reporting and reconciliation processes, partnering with internal and external stakeholders as needed.

• Build strong partnerships with People & Culture Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to align mobility operations with business needs.
• Represent the mobility function in cross-functional projects, providing subject matter expertise and operational leadership.
• Track program performance through data and reporting, using insights to recommend improvements.
• Mentor and support colleagues within the People & Culture function by sharing mobility expertise and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in global mobility tax, immigration, relocation, or human resources within a multinational organization.
• Demonstrated success managing vendors to achieve high-quality results.
• Strong operational expertise with the ability to manage multiple cases and initiatives simultaneously.
• Familiarity with global payroll and reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills, with the ability to influence and partner across functions and levels.
• Strong problem-solving ability, business acumen, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to delivering a positive employee experience and advancing inclusive, people-focused practices.

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

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