Mercury Engineering, Your vision, our duty.

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. 

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again. 

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres and Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

 

About the Role

As a Global Mobility Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the Global Mobility programs and assignments within our organisation.

Your primary focus will be on facilitating smooth employee relocations, ensuring compliance with, and providing support to internationally mobile employees through proactive engagement. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex international regulations.

The Global Mobility Team is a key partner and enabler of strategic management of talent. As such, transforming our current process and practice from delivery to advisory and becoming a more strategic partner that is aligned to business needs and HR programs is imperative.

As the talent needs of Mercury Engineering continue to evolve, our Global Mobility program must evolve to serve the needs of our stakeholders in HR and the business while maintaining integrity and compliance. A strong focus on process improvement and data tracking will enable you to provide key insights stakeholders in both HR and the business.

Hybrid working Model- 3 days in our Head Office in Sandyford, Dublin and 2 days at home

Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract due to Maternity Cover

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Global Mobility function for all business units across multiple global locations.
• Coordinate end-to-end process of Global Mobility assignments, including relocation, immigration, and compliance to ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance with regulations.
• Support with Global Mobility programs, policies, and processes, ensuring alignment to business needs that are both market competitive and cost-effective.
• Act as the main point of contact for HR, Talent Acquisition and leaders on mobility requests / inquiries, assignment planning, and policy counselling. Provide consultancy services, advice and collaborative support regarding the interpretation and execution of Mercury’s Global Mobility policies and practices.
• Develop and manage relationships with the consultants, including sourcing, issue resolution, and ensuring high standards of service delivery and delivery against set KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations in collaboration with external legal counsel or immigration specialists. Continually review current practices to ensure compliance with tax and immigration requirements are up to date.
• Manage end-to-end mobility cases, enhancing employee experience in line with Mercury’s mobility policies. Serve as the point of contact during transfers, secondments, immigration, and all Global Mobility related matters, fulfilling all legal and financial responsibilities.
• Coordinate and manage work permit and visa applications for international assignments, including supporting documentation and compliance checks.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records related to Global Mobility assignments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless employee experience throughout the Global Mobility process.
• Provide guidance and support for repatriation processes.
• Assist in other HR-related projects and initiatives as assigned.

 

Competencies

• High degree of cultural sensitivity and awareness of cultural considerations in global assignments.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to address Global Mobility challenges.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in Global Mobility regulations and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to address complex Global Mobility challenges.
• Knowledge of Global Mobility and immigration as it relates to Mercury’s Global Mobility programs and practices.
• Experience managing and driving positive, collaborative, and constructive relationships.

 

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as a Global Mobility Specialist or in a similar role, managing Global Mobility programs and assignments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, international relations, or a related field is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of international assignment processes, including work permits, visas, and relocation logistics.
• Demonstrated willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and work in support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with employees, managers, and external vendors.
• Able to independently identify and evaluate decision-making criteria and exercise sound judgement in the application of same criteria, within scope of role.
• Proficiency in using HRIS systems and other relevant HR /MS tools.
• Travel may be required from time to time for this position.

 

Desirable Criteria

• CIPD Membership is desirable.
• Experience working in-house with Global Mobility is preferable.

 

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.

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