International Mobility Director

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral‑based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value‑added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast‑growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition, sustainable construction, and natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes and supports its customers in their decarbonisation efforts.

The Position

International Mobility Director

Job Summary

• The International Mobility Director leads and oversees Imerys’ global international mobility framework, policies, and operations across all regions.
• Acts as the 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.
• Works closely with HR, Payroll, Legal, Finance, external providers, and business stakeholders to ensure internationally mobile employees are managed in a compliant, efficient, and business‑oriented manner while continuously enhancing mobility governance, employee experience, and operational effectiveness.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of Imerys’ international mobility policies and practices globally.
• Ensure consistency, fairness, compliance, and operational efficiency across international mobility programs.
• Advise HR teams and business stakeholders on mobility frameworks, assignment structures, and policy application.
• Contribute to the evolution and simplification of international mobility processes, governance, and employee experience.
• Manage and coordinate complex international mobility cases globally, including long‑term and short‑term assignments, permanent transfers, localisations, split contracts, and cross‑border employment situations.
• Support the design and implementation of mobility packages, balancing business needs, employee experience, internal equity, and compliance considerations.
• Coordinate assignment lifecycle activities including compensation structuring, immigration, relocation, payroll coordination, social security, tax support, and benefits administration.
• Review and validate mobility‑related calculations, cost projections, and assignment structures.
• Assess and monitor mobility‑related compliance risks across countries, including tax, immigration, labor law, payroll, and social security matters.
• Coordinate with external advisors and providers on tax filings, immigration processes, social security coverage, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the resolution of complex employee situations, tax audits, and mobility‑related compliance issues.
• Maintain awareness of international mobility regulatory developments and recommend appropriate policy or process adjustments.
• Administer international pension, provident insurance, medical coverage, and property/personal insurance contracts.
• Coordinate and oversee external mobility providers and ensure service quality, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Coordinate external providers’ invoicing processes and liaise with Accounting for timely payments.
• Maintain hands‑on involvement in critical or high‑risk mobility situations that require senior expertise and judgment.
• Identify opportunities to improve mobility operations, governance, controls, and employee support processes.
• Contribute to mobility reporting, cost monitoring, benchmarking, and internal communication materials.
• Support the development of mobility knowledge sharing and HR community awareness on international mobility topics.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, International Business, Law, Finance, Tax, or a 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.
• Proven 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 and 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 with the 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 organisational levels.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential matters.
• Hands‑on, pragmatic, and service‑oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Imerys Leadership Competencies: Cares for Self & Others, Collaborates for Success, Commits to Customers, Drives Results, Shapes the Future.

Position Type

• Full time
• Permanent

Equal Employment Opportunity

Imerys is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We do 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.