Global Mobility Specialist

As a Global Mobility Specialist at Culligan, your main responsibilities include serving as the expert on immigration and relocation matters, overseeing vendor management, and ensuring compliance with immigration regulations. You will also facilitate the onboarding of third-party vendors, monitor their performance, and maintain strong relationships with external partners to ensure seamless relocation processes for employees.

To thrive as a Global Mobility Specialist at Culligan, you should possess excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of immigration laws. Experience in vendor management and partnerships is crucial, along with analytical abilities for reporting and budget estimations. Being detail-oriented and capable of resolving conflicts effectively will also be essential to your success in this role.

Culligan supports employees during their relocation by guiding them through every step of the process, from visa processing to finding housing and schooling options. The Global Mobility Specialist plays a key role in connecting employees with the right services and ensuring that they receive ongoing support from our third-party vendors.

Global Mobility Specialists at Culligan enjoy a range of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, 25 days of holiday, and an annual bonus incentive. Additional perks include access to the 'My Culligan benefits' platform, product discounts, and enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave, making it a rewarding position both professionally and personally.

At Culligan, Global Mobility Specialists collaborate with our global mobility partner to maintain trackers and case management tools. These technologies help support immigration, relocation, and tax cases, while also assisting in data analysis for monitoring compliance and uncovering trends to optimize processes.

In answering this question, focus on specific examples of how you've successfully managed vendor relationships, highlighting your communication skills and any challenges you faced. Emphasize your ability to monitor performance and ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements.

Articulate your commitment to staying current with immigration laws by mentioning specific resources such as professional organizations, online courses, or news sites. Discuss how you implement this knowledge in your role to ensure compliance and support employees effectively.

Discuss various strategies, such as establishing clear communication channels, providing timely updates, and offering personalized support throughout the relocation process. Share any feedback you've received from employees that showcase your effective approach.

Share an example of a specific conflict you managed, focusing on your problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure. Highlight your collaborative approach in working with HR and Legal teams to resolve issues effectively.

Elaborate on your budgeting skills by discussing past experiences in estimating costs and managing relocation expenses. Mention any tools you’ve used, such as spreadsheets or specialized software, and emphasize your attention to detail.

Identify a few common challenges, such as compliance with varying regulations or managing logistical issues, and discuss how your proactive strategies and relationship-building skills have helped you to address them in previous roles.

Use this opportunity to showcase a project where you contributed significantly to achieving successful outcomes. Focus on the objectives, your role, and the impact of the project on both the company and employees.

Demonstrate your analytical skills by suggesting specific areas for improvement based on research or trends in global mobility. Focus on enhancing employee experience, optimizing costs, or utilizing technology more effectively.

Outline the metrics or key performance indicators that you consider essential in evaluating a vendor's performance. Discuss how regular communication and reporting can inform your assessments and strategies for improvements.

Discuss any specific tracking tools or software you've used to ensure immigration compliance. Explain how these tools help maintain accurate records and streamline case management in your previous roles.