International Mobility Manager

Overview

At Holcim, we are on a mission to build progress for people and the planet. As the International Mobility Manager, you will play a vital role in this journey by ensuring our people are empowered to make an impact wherever they are needed most. Based at our headquarters in Zug, you will actively support the operational setup and execution of our newly established Global Employment Company (GEC) in Switzerland, working under the direction of the Group Head of International Mobility. This role offers an exciting blend of build and operation: you will help translate strategic GEC framework designs into smooth, day-to-day operational processes, while managing complex international assignment lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• GEC Setup Support: Support the Head of International Mobility in operationalizing the new Zug GEC, assisting with the rollout of assignment workflows, administrative governance, and functional handoffs.

• Assignment Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full international assignment lifecycle, acting as a primary operational contact for assignees and Corporate/Country People Partners - partnering closely with Talent Management to support seamless repatriation, career continuation, and succession pipeline integration.

• Compliance Execution: Coordinate with external tax, immigration, and legal advisors to execute compliance requirements, leveraging Swiss posting frameworks and A1 protocols for assigned pools.

• Compensation & Payroll Cycles: Support the annual compensation cycle for international assignees, coordinating salary reviews, shadow payroll data delivery, and balance sheet recalculations (COLA, hypothetical tax, etc.).

• Vendor Delivery: Maintain day-to-day operational relationships with external vendors (tax, immigration, relocation), monitoring service levels, invoice processing, and operational quality.

• Policy Guidelines & Documentation: Assist in drafting operational guidelines, standard operational procedures, and employee communications that reflect updated mobility policies and GEC framework updates.

Your Profile

Education / Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, International Law, or an equivalent professional qualification

Experience

• 5 - 8 years of experience managing complex international mobility portfolios within a global, decentralized organization.

• Previous exposure to or practical experience working within a GEC structure is considered as a plus.

• Strong track record in expatriate payroll coordination, shadow payrolls, and tax equalization cycles.

• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional project coordination, successfully collaborating with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Payroll, Local HR) to support organizational or process changes.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of international tax, immigration, and employment law, with the ability to translate regulations into clear, actionable advice for the business

• Proven project management skills in a multi-faceted, global and multi-functional setup

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, combined with excellent organizational and analytical skills to manage complex, multi-layered projects

• Uncompromising ethics and discretion in handling sensitive executive compensation and personal data, combined with high analytical accuracy

Language Requirements

• Strong command of English

• Additional languages such as German, French or Spanish are considered a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid work contract

• Family Support: Subsidized child care and paid maternity/paternity leave

• Professional Growth: Company-sponsored training and professional development.

• Discounts and Perks: Subsidized meals, exclusive discounts, and company gifts for special occasions.

• Long-service awards

• Employee referral bonus

• Pension and Savings: Access to a comprehensive pension fund and an employee savings scheme.

Holcim is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability, or age.

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