International Mobility Director

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral‑based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. Imerys offers high value‑added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast‑growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Job Summary

International Mobility Director – responsible for leading and overseeing Imerys’ global international mobility framework, policies, and operations across all regions. Acts as Group subject matter expert for international mobility matters and provides strategic and operational leadership on cross‑border employment, international assignments, permanent transfers, immigration, tax and social security coordination, and mobility‑related compliance risks.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Global Mobility Governance & Policies – lead implementation and continuous improvement of international mobility policies and practices; ensure consistency, fairness, compliance, and operational efficiency; advise HR teams and stakeholders; contribute to simplification of processes and employee experience.
• International Assignments & Transfers Management – manage complex international mobility cases globally, including long‑term assignments, short‑term assignments, permanent transfers, localizations, split contracts, and cross‑border employment; design mobility packages; coordinate assignment lifecycle activities such as compensation, immigration, relocation, payroll coordination, social security, tax support, and benefits administration.
• Compliance, Tax & Risk Management – assess and monitor mobility‑related compliance risks across countries; coordinate with external advisors for tax filings, immigration processes, social security coverage, and regulatory requirements; support resolution of complex employee situations and mobility‑related compliance issues; maintain awareness of regulatory developments.
• Manage the Group's international benefits plans – administer the international pension plan and provident insurance contract; supervise operation of international medical coverage; manage property and personal insurance contracts within the framework of international mobility.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management – coordinate external mobility providers (tax, relocation, immigration, insurance, payroll support); ensure service quality, operational efficiency, compliance, and alignment with Group standards; coordinate invoicing and liaise with accounting; collaborate with HR, payroll, finance, legal, procurement, and external consultants.
• Operational Oversight & Continuous Improvement – maintain hands‑on involvement in high‑risk mobility situations; identify opportunities to improve operations, governance, controls, and employee support processes; contribute to reporting, cost monitoring, benchmarking, and internal communication; support development of mobility knowledge sharing and HR community awareness.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, International Business, Law, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• Significant experience in international mobility, expatriate management, global compensation and benefits, or international HR advisory roles.
• Strong exposure to international tax, social security, immigration, and cross‑border employment matters.
• Experience managing complex international assignments and coordinating external mobility providers.
• Experience in a multinational & matrix environment, ideally in an international industrial group.
• Strong expertise in international mobility policies and practices.

Skills & Personal Specifications

• Excellent understanding of international mobility compliance risks, including tax, immigration, payroll, labor law, and social security implications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities; ability to manage complex and sensitive situations pragmatically.
• Ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a global and fast‑paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential matters.
• Hands‑on, pragmatic, and service‑oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English and French.

Equity Statement

IMERYS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.