
Advisor, Global Mobility
- Vancouver, BC
- $96,300-117,700 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reports To: Global Mobility Manager
Location: Vancouver, BCPosition SummaryWe are Methanex: a leading producer and supplier of methanol to North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and South America, with our corporate head office located in Vancouver, BC.What's In It For You
- The expected hiring salary range for this position is CAD $96,300 – $117,700 per annum.
- The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and will consider internal equity.
- Opportunity to make a real impact with a global leader, working collaboratively with colleagues around the world and with direct line of communication with the executive leadership team.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- Beautiful, newly renovated downtown office with an excellent view and snack/soda bar for when you are onsite.
- A competitive total rewards package that includes a base salary, annual performance bonus program, generous pension plan, extended benefits coverage, generous time off program, employee share purchase program and hybrid work options.
- Acts as an internal consultant throughout all stages of the relocation life cycle, including structuring employment arrangements, preparing offer letters, extended business trip memos, etc.
- Promotes global equity and consistency in communications and advice.
- Develops and recommends policies and procedures for employee relocation as requested by the business, including business travel.
- Oversees service providers for relocation services such as cultural training/orientation, moving, tax advice/consultation, immigration, foreign service premiums, etc.
- Communicates global mobility program policies and practices to employees and key assignment/relocation stakeholders, managing expectations of the business and assignees in all communications.
- Actively finds solutions to challenges raised by the business or assignees.
Supports the Global Mobility Manager in the following areas:
- Assists with annual tax preparation list for external tax provider.
- Monitors tax equalizations to ensure timely settlement of assignee obligations.
- Responds to inquiries from assignees, managers, HR, and payroll regarding tax matters.
- Coordinates with Corporate Tax & Finance to align global employee and assignee reporting structures, minimizing tax risk.
- Provides tax input for planning, costing, and implementing cross-jurisdictional relocations and business travel.
Supports the Global Mobility Manager in the following areas:
- Advises regional HR on legislative changes and recommends proactive risk mitigation strategies.
- Provides advice on immigration practices and precedents.
- Acts as the primary contact with Methanex global immigration consultants (North America).
- Develops and implements global mobility policies, practices, and systems, ensuring consistent application through feedback and compliance monitoring.
- Provides proactive global mobility strategies and advice.
- Liaises with external organizations to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Completed degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, International Business, Law, Finance or Accounting, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of five years of global Human Resources or equivalent global mobility experience, with knowledge of expatriate policy and administration.
- Effective communication skills across cultures and organizational levels.
- Knowledge of taxation, immigration, and employment legislation.
- Strong planning, recordkeeping, and organizational skills.
- Understanding of business fundamentals with attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate and manage multiple projects with global and regional teams.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to influence and engage others.
- Self-starter, able to work independently and in a globally matrixed team environment.