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Global Mobility Specialist – International Assignments and Compliance Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-04-23]
(ID: 34463)
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Global Mobility Specialist – International Assignments and Compliance
DP World UAE is seeking a Global Mobility Specialist to support the seamless relocation of international employees and ensure full compliance with tax, immigration, and mobility policies. Based in Dubai, this role is key to delivering a high-quality global mobility experience while managing vendors and cross-functional partnerships across HR, finance, and operations.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Function: Human Resources and Global Mobility
Salary: AED 16000 - AED 22000 (Estimated market range, not provided by the employer - always negotiable)
Gender: Any
What Does a Global Mobility Specialist Do?
- Oversee the daily coordination and execution of international assignments and transfers
- Provide employees with tailored mobility services that ensure efficiency and a positive relocation experience
- Collaborate with HR, finance, and business units to manage compliance with tax, immigration, and social security regulations
- Coordinate with external vendors handling visa processing, tax services, shipment, and destination support
- Use assignment management systems to streamline operations and generate performance insights
- Resolve complex mobility queries and make decisions on exception cases
- Act as a mobility advisor, promoting DP World’s culture and values during every employee interaction
- Maintain alignment with global mobility best practices and ensure safety and ethics compliance
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Ensure timely and accurate relocation support for inbound and outbound international assignees
- Support cross-border transfers, especially to and from hardship locations
- Manage vendor performance and service delivery across assignment stages
- Monitor and reduce costs through efficient mobility program management
- Provide advice on assignment compensation, tax equalization, and relocation benefits
- Partner with business stakeholders to support planning and talent deployment initiatives
What Skills Are Needed for a Global Mobility Specialist in Dubai?
Education and Experience:
- Relevant experience in global mobility with a focus on international assignments across regions
- Familiarity with Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Americas mobility practices
- Background in mobility services for hardship or complex locations
Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of global immigration, international taxation, social security, and risk mitigation
- Broad understanding of reward structures and mobility-related compensation
- Experience using assignment management systems and vendor platforms
Soft Skills:
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills
- Agile, self-driven, and adaptable to change in a fast-paced global environment
- Proactive problem-solver with a focus on compliance and employee experience
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Join a global organization with operations across 78 countries
- Manage high-impact assignments and talent mobility for a Fortune Global 500 company
- Competitive salary and access to global mobility training and systems
- Exposure to complex international compliance and cross-border relocation strategies
- Be part of DP World\'s transformation toward an integrated global supply chain leader
About the company
Located in Dubai, DP World UAE is at the heart of DP World’s global operations. It is home to the flagship Jebel Ali Port, a premier maritime gateway and trade hub for a region serving more than 3.5 billion people.
DP World UAE’s portfolio includes Jebel Ali Port, Mina Rashid Cruise Terminal, P&O Marinas, Mina Al Hamriya, and key economic zones such as Jafza, National Industries Park, and Dubai Auto Zone.
Jebel Ali Port is among the world’s largest container ports and has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 24 consecutive years. It offers direct connections to over 150 ports worldwide and features the largest man-made harbour globally.
DP World UAE is seeking a Global Mobility Specialist to support the seamless relocation of international employees and ensure full compliance with tax, immigration, and mobility policies. Based in Dubai, this role is key to delivering a high-quality global mobility experience while managing vendors and cross-functional partnerships across HR, finance, and operations.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Function: Human Resources and Global Mobility
Salary: AED 16000 - AED 22000 (Estimated market range, not provided by the employer - always negotiable)
Gender: Any
What Does a Global Mobility Specialist Do?
- Oversee the daily coordination and execution of international assignments and transfers
- Provide employees with tailored mobility services that ensure efficiency and a positive relocation experience
- Collaborate with HR, finance, and business units to manage compliance with tax, immigration, and social security regulations
- Coordinate with external vendors handling visa processing, tax services, shipment, and destination support
- Use assignment management systems to streamline operations and generate performance insights
- Resolve complex mobility queries and make decisions on exception cases
- Act as a mobility advisor, promoting DP World’s culture and values during every employee interaction
- Maintain alignment with global mobility best practices and ensure safety and ethics compliance
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Ensure timely and accurate relocation support for inbound and outbound international assignees
- Support cross-border transfers, especially to and from hardship locations
- Manage vendor performance and service delivery across assignment stages
- Monitor and reduce costs through efficient mobility program management
- Provide advice on assignment compensation, tax equalization, and relocation benefits
- Partner with business stakeholders to support planning and talent deployment initiatives
What Skills Are Needed for a Global Mobility Specialist in Dubai?
Education and Experience:
- Relevant experience in global mobility with a focus on international assignments across regions
- Familiarity with Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Americas mobility practices
- Background in mobility services for hardship or complex locations
Technical Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of global immigration, international taxation, social security, and risk mitigation
- Broad understanding of reward structures and mobility-related compensation
- Experience using assignment management systems and vendor platforms
Soft Skills:
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills
- Agile, self-driven, and adaptable to change in a fast-paced global environment
- Proactive problem-solver with a focus on compliance and employee experience
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Join a global organization with operations across 78 countries
- Manage high-impact assignments and talent mobility for a Fortune Global 500 company
- Competitive salary and access to global mobility training and systems
- Exposure to complex international compliance and cross-border relocation strategies
- Be part of DP World\'s transformation toward an integrated global supply chain leader
About the company
Located in Dubai, DP World UAE is at the heart of DP World’s global operations. It is home to the flagship Jebel Ali Port, a premier maritime gateway and trade hub for a region serving more than 3.5 billion people.
DP World UAE’s portfolio includes Jebel Ali Port, Mina Rashid Cruise Terminal, P&O Marinas, Mina Al Hamriya, and key economic zones such as Jafza, National Industries Park, and Dubai Auto Zone.
Jebel Ali Port is among the world’s largest container ports and has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 24 consecutive years. It offers direct connections to over 150 ports worldwide and features the largest man-made harbour globally.
