Regional Mobility Business Partner

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we connect customers to their digital future. With around 6,000 employees at our headquarters in Espelkamp and worldwide locations, we offer a collaborative environment focused on innovation in IoT and artificial intelligence while remaining a regionally connected family business.

About the role

We are seeking a Regional Mobility Business Partner (Hybrid; based in Elgin, Illinois) to oversee the end-to-end execution of HARTING's global mobility programs, ensuring seamless and compliant international movement of employees. This role manages international assignments, mobility-related compliance, vendor coordination, compensation and payroll processes, and employee support throughout the assignment lifecycle.

Partnering with HR, business leaders, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external providers, you will deliver mobility solutions that meet business needs while ensuring a high-quality employee experience and operational excellence. Join this newly established function as we grow, assess, and develop best practices to facilitate successful internal mobility.

Responsibilities

• Manage international assignments, transfers, and repatriations; advise stakeholders on mobility solutions, risks, and costs. Support complex cross-border mobility cases.
• Ensure compliance with tax, immigration, employment, and social security requirements. Manage external mobility service providers. Oversee mobility compliance processes and reporting.
• Manage assignment compensation and cost calculations. Coordinate compensation reviews for mobile employees. Administer shadow payroll, tax equalization, and reporting.
• Create and maintain mobility processes, guidelines, and documentation. Drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives. Develop reporting, dashboards, and key mobility metrics. Lead mobility projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Law, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of global mobility experience in a multinational environment.
• Expertise in international assignments, expatriate compensation, payroll, tax, and compliance.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint, reporting, and process mapping capabilities.
• Experience in workflow design, documentation, and process improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and high level of discretion.

Mobility, Tax, C&B, or Project Management certification is a plus.

Benefits

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – increases up to 36 days with tenure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility.
• Voluntary Time Off (VTO) for community engagement and holiday drives.
• Company events such as holiday celebrations, theme days, sweater parties, and Oktoberfest.

Pay

Competitive base salary: $90,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience). This role is eligible for a 10% discretionary annual bonus.