International Mobility Senior Manager

About the job

At CHANEL we are anchored in our brand culture, codes and values and aligned priorities centred around being a human and purposeful employer.  We are focused on supporting the needs of CHANEL creation, people, and business whilst bringing positive impact in the world.  We have a culture of high-performance standards of excellence with people being at their best in an environment where they feel a sense of belonging and purpose.  By putting people at the heart of everything we do, we are creating a thriving future for all. 

In this spirit we are searching for an International Mobility Senior Manager to support our UK Region and Global Corporate and serve as a key member of our International Mobility community.  As the strategic enabler that nurtures our future leaders and facilitates the acquisition and deployment of our talents, International Mobility plays a key role in supporting a dynamic and evolving global workforce.

This role will report to the Global Head of International Mobility at the Corporate Headquarters in London and will work with our talent, business leaders and internal and external stakeholders navigating risks and compliance whilst delivering an exceptional employee experience.

What impact you create at Chanel

• Provide expert advice and consultation on cross-border mobility matters including but not limited to tax, immigration, relocation, compensation, social security, payroll, strategic assignment planning and compliance
• Contribute to the global priorities and objectives and provide innovative ideas for program improvements and efficiencies
• Design and deliver international assignment compensation packages in line with prevailing mobility policy aligning the business needs with the right policy approach
• Manage the annual compensation review process for international assignees and international transfers
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders such as HR, Finance, Legal and Talent to achieve individual and collective objectives
• Manage service delivery and KPIs with supplier partners; directing the RFP process for new supplier partners as needed
• Prepare and deliver training material to educate internal stakeholder partners as needed

You are energised by

• Solving complex problems and “connecting the dots”
• People care and connection, having a genuine passion and interest for people and their well-being
• Having a future forward mindset and innovation approach; keen awareness and curiosity of the external and internal trends and developments affecting Global Mobility and the organisation
• Data analytics, insights, and technology
• Working in a highly collaborative and matrixed environment
• Translating vision to practical plans and deliverables
• Influencing critical topics and facilitating meaningful conversations with the business and talents
• Building strong and trusting relationships where you can act with empathy, compassion and integrity

What you will bring

• Proven track record leading and implementing Mobility / Rewards / HR projects across a wide region / multiple-markets
• Experience using Workday and Equus Platform (Assignment Pro) a plus
• Strong international assignment compensation plan design, delivery, and taxation
• Deep knowledge of emerging Global Mobility and market trends to bring insights
• Strong capability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, together with strong presentation skills

What Chanel can offer you

• The opportunity to contribute your expertise and ideas to evolving global priorities, programmes and ways of working in International Mobility at CHANEL
• Broad exposure to complex international mobility challenges, allowing you to deepen and expand your expertise across multiple areas of global mobility
• The opportunity to broaden your strategic influence by partnering with talent, business leaders and colleagues across HR, Finance, Legal and Talent.
• A people-centred environment where you can make a tangible difference to the employee experience while supporting the movement and development of talent across the organisation

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.