People Mobility Manager

About the role

The People Mobility Manager will lead the end-to-end life cycle of Ferrero North America expats and foreign nationals, managing processes such as compensation and budgeting, visa applications and work permits, relocation services, payroll operations, and annual tax filings. This role will also serve as the single point of contact with Ferrero's global expat department to implement global expat policies and administer compensation and benefits plans.

Responsibilities

• Collect, update, and gather information for defining the expatriation salary package with the Global Expat Department and/or Rewards department in the origination country
• Ensure various allowances are up to date, considering changes in family size, currency exchange, and inflation indices
• Ensure proper information flow between home and host countries to integrate expatriates' payroll fully and comply with applicable legislation
• Support the development and reforecasting of annual expat budget based on census and pay changes, collaborating with HR and Finance to ensure proper accounting of payroll costs and social security obligations
• Support the application of healthcare insurance and local benefits schemes, as needed for expatriate families
• Coordinate with immigration counsel to define visa strategy and prepare documentation for visa and work authorization petitions
• Manage permanent residency (Green Card) policy and guide eligible employees and managers through the process
• Stay informed of regulatory changes impacting immigration laws and communicate potential changes to affected employees
• Monitor and judiciously approve expenses associated with immigration counsel
• Define policies and procedures for expenses and travel associated with immigration initiations and renewals
• Define and maintain relocation and settling-in policies that balance market competitiveness, regulatory compliance, and cost management
• Coordinate relocation services with eligible employees, addressing individualized questions and family needs with policy interpretations
• Oversee recording of imputed income related to taxable relocation services within payroll
• Coordinate with tax advisory firms to ensure timely and accurate management of expatriates' annual tax filings
• Direct tax payments, refunds, and personal income assessments with expats and Treasury, including recordkeeping and follow-ups of any outstanding monies
• Coordinate the recording of worldwide income on local payroll for foreign nationals to ensure compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years of immigration experience
• Prior experience in international compensation is a plus
• Knowledge of immigration and/or taxation practices is a plus
• Strong organizational skills, communication skills, and attention to detail
• Strong math aptitude, Excel skills, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of US immigration and tax policies
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and strict deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in international compensation
• Knowledge of immigration and/or taxation practices

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong math aptitude
• Excel skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of US immigration and tax policies
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and strict deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Benefits

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Pay

The base salary range for this position is $105,000 - 140,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

Schedule

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Company Overview

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.