Manager, Global Mobility & Compensation

Why Ansell

At Ansell, by staying two steps ahead of workplace risk we aim to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear, to keep workers safe and productive in industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

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Ansell is looking for a Manager, Global Mobility & Compensation to join our team in Cyberjaya, Malaysia!

In this position, you will own, manage and govern Ansell's global mobility framework and coordinate the end-to-end assignment lifecycle for temporary and permanent cross-border moves of employees and candidates. The role is accountable for mobility policy governance, assignment case delivery, executive mobility and compliance support, vendor management, stakeholder education and the design and delivery of mobility projects and program enhancements. The position provides subject-matter expertise across international tax, immigration, relocation, cross-border payroll and assignment compensation, working closely with HR, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Tax and external advisers. The role also supports selected global compensation and international employee benefits activities based on business priorities

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer

• Competitive compensation, including a performance-based annual incentives
• Flexible and hybrid schedule
• An inclusive and collaborative environment that values diversity and fosters an international culture
• Ansell University programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company

What your role will be

• Global Mobility Program Ownership and Governance: Own and manage the global mobility framework, operating model and supporting standards. Ensure mobility processes, controls, documentation, governance and service delivery are effective, consistent and aligned with business needs. Establish clear roles, decision rights, approval routes and escalation protocols across HR, business stakeholders and external providers. Monitor program risks, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions.

• End-to-End Assignment Case Management: Manage the full lifecycle of international hires, extended business travel, project assignments, short- and long-term assignments, international commuting, localization, permanent transfers, repatriations and self-initiated moves. Assess the business request and employee circumstances; determine the appropriate mobility approach; develop cost estimates and assignment terms; and coordinate documentation, employee briefings, immigration, tax, social security, relocation, home and host payroll, benefits, extensions, repatriation and trailing obligations. Maintain visibility of case status, critical dates, risks, decisions and ownership.

• International Tax, Immigration, Social Security and Relocation: Provide informed guidance on the mobility implications of individual and business decisions, with relevant working knowledge of international tax, tax equalization and hypotax, immigration and work authorization, social security, relocation and destination services. Coordinate technical assessments and advice through qualified internal or external specialists; translate technical require ements into practical actions for employees, managers, HR and Payroll; and ensure risks, dependencies and required decisions are clearly understood and escalated.

• Executive Mobility and Compliance Support: Lead the coordination of mobility arrangements for executives and other sensitive or complex populations. Manage cross-border compliance assessments, terms and conditions, contract annexes, payroll and reporting alignment, immigration, tax, social security, benefits and relocation requirements. Partner with Legal, Tax, Payroll, Finance, HR and external advisers to resolve issues and ensure appropriate governance, documentation and confidentiality.

• Policy Design, Development and Governance: Design, review and maintain mobility policies, frameworks, assignment-type definitions, eligibility standards, benefits, terms and conditions, approval requirements and implementation guidance. Use case experience, market practice, employee and stakeholder feedback, compliance developments and program data to recommend policy enhancements. Manage policy exceptions through established governance and maintain appropriate records of decisions and precedents.

• Mobility Projects and Program Development: Design and manage global mobility projects from requirements definition through implementation. Develop project plans, clarify scope and deliverables, coordinate cross-functional contributors, manage risks and dependencies, and drive decisions and follow-through. Projects may include policy redesign, process improvement, vendor changes, new service models, employee or manager resources, compliance initiatives and selected mobility technology or workflow enhancements.

• Vendor Management and Procurement: Own the day-to-day governance of immigration, tax, relocation, household-goods, social-security, Employer of Record and other mobility providers. Define service requirements, support or lead RFIs and vendor selection, evaluate proposals, coordinate contracting and procurement, manage commercial and service discussions, monitor performance and service levels, validate fees and invoices, and resolve escalations. Maintain contracts, fee schedules, contacts, renewal dates, performance records and risk mitigations.

• Training, Change Management and Stakeholder Education: Develop and deliver training, onboarding, communications, practical guidance and change-management support for HRBPs, local HR, managers, senior leaders and employees. Build stakeholder understanding of mobility policy, manager accountabilities, assignment lifecycle requirements, compliance risks, approval requirements and escalation routes. Drive adoption of new or revised policies, processes, providers and tools.

• Program Reporting, Controls and Continuous Improvement: Maintain accurate oversight of active, upcoming, on-hold, trailing and closing mobility cases and key program commitments. Monitor critical dates including assignment start and end dates, immigration and social-security expiries, payroll changes, tax deliverables, insurance coverage, vendor renewals and repatriation milestones. Prepare operational updates, identify trends and control gaps, and recommend improvements. Provide accurate inputs and subject-matter commentary for broader Total Rewards, HRLT or ELT reporting led by senior leadership or HR Analytics.

• Compensation, Benefits and Cross-Border Payroll Support: Lead or support selected compensation and benefits activities closely connected to international mobility, including assignment compensation calculations, allowances, incentive and payroll coordination, international employee benefits, market or survey inputs and recurring remuneration-report support. Partner with Compensation, Benefits and Payroll colleagues to ensure cross-border arrangements are practical, appropriately documented and consistently administered.

What will you bring to Ansell

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Law or a related discipline; a master's degree is advantageous but not required.
• A recognized qualification or relevant professional development in global mobility, international tax, immigration, compensation or HR is preferred.

Job Experience

• Typically 7 or more years of relevant experience in global mobility, international employment, tax, immigration, compensation or a related discipline, including experience managing multi-country programs or complex international assignment cases.
• Experience may be gained in a multinational organization or with a mobility service provider such as tax, immigration, relocation or Employer of Record.
• Demonstrated experience designing or improving mobility policies and processes, managing cross-functional projects, governing vendors and advising senior stakeholders.
• Experience handling executive, sensitive or high-risk cross-border matters is strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong working knowledge of the international assignment lifecycle and prevailing mobility practices, including assignment costing, balance-sheet approaches, tax equalization, hypotax, allowances, immigration, social security, relocation and home/host payroll coordination.
• Ability to design and govern practical policies, processes, controls and service models that balance employee experience, business needs, cost and compliance.
• Strong program and project-management capability, including requirements definition, planning, risk management, stakeholder coordination, decision support and implementation.
• Demonstrated vendor-management and procurement capability, including service design, proposal evaluation, commercial discussions, performance governance and escalation management.
• Sound judgment and the ability to independently manage complex and sensitive matters, distinguish operational issues from material risks, and escalate appropriately.
• Strong consultative, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical tax, immigration, legal or policy information into clear business and employee guidance.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, attention to detail and disciplined case and document management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and confidence working with HRIS, workflow, case-management, reporting or assignment-management tools.
• Customer-service mindset, cultural sensitivity, accountability, collaboration and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

Desirable Job Competencies

• Creative and pragmatic in the approach to solving complex mobility, compensation and cross-border employment issues.
• Positive, people-oriented and service-minded, with strong accountability and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to employees, managers and senior leaders.
• Maturity and discipline required to manage confidential employee, compensation and compliance information.
• Flexible, collaborative and comfortable working in a global, multi-cultural environment with demanding timelines.

Additional Requirements (travel, etc.)

• 0-10% international business travel.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ansell commits to securing an equal opportunity recruitment and selection process. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment regardless of ages, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other factors that could be deemed discriminatory.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Ansell's vision is about creating safe spaces where diverse perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. It is our view that togetherness prevails over individuality.

When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work, it's not just words. Rather, it's what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, it's what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it's also what differentiates Ansell. We believe everyone, no matter how that person self-identifies, deserves an opportunity to achieve success.

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