General Information Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We employ more than 40,000 people in 90 countries who work with purpose every day and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. The International Assignments team within the Global Mobility function manages the relocation, assignment, and immigration processes for our growing population of internationally mobile employees, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. We are searching for an International Assignment Coordinator who will support the management and coordination of the mobility processes for Hitachi Energys fast-growing global workforce, specifically our growing populations outbound from Chennai in India. This role involves ensuring compliance with International Assignment policies, working directly with International Assignment Partners and with HR, payroll, tax, and external vendors to facilitate the transition of our employees. After some initial training you will be offered the opportunity to support employees that are scheduled to go on Short-Term Assignments directly, which will offer you an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in Global Mobility, especially in case management and communicating with all stakeholders involved in the assignment process. Preferably, the candidate also has a tax background, or at least affinity and/or experience with expatriate taxation. Tasks Support the International Assignment process by supporting the International Assignment Partners while working with your colleagues in HR, Tax and Finance as well as external vendors. Produce all assignment related documentation, including visas, work permits and so on. Initiate services with third party vendors; this includes suppliers for: tax, immigration, destination services and moving services. Work with payroll to issue instructions and collect compensation data. Manage the invoicing process, including review of draft invoices, monitor and follow up. Identify opportunities to enhance mobility processes and policies to improve employee experience and operational efficiency. Communicating information regarding policies and standards on assigned processes to internal customers in a clear and concise manner to ensure understanding and adoption. Requirements A Bachelor degree in a relevant field, which includes Business Administration, Tax and Law, preferably with a focus on global mobility. Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills as well as analytical and fact-based thinking. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs, while managing personal workload. Good IT skills, and proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel. Should be comfortable working within an international environment and across diverse cultures. Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Fluent in spoken and written English; additional languages are a positive.
