Global Mobility Tax Compliance Specialist

About the role

As a Global Mobility Tax Compliance Specialist you will make an impact by managing aspects of international assignments, including coordination of international assignee mobilizations; administration and implementation of international assignment policy; and coordination of international assignment compliance. You will be a valued member of the Global Assignments team and work collaboratively with global mobility.

In this role, you will:

• Manage international assignment program and high-volume compliance programs, acting as the main point of contact for assignees.
• Provide briefing to the assignees, line managers, and corporate function colleagues on the assignment arrangements
• Review assignment letters, notes of meeting prepared by junior members in the team, issuing employee tracking tool and tracking compliance
• Review compensation summaries for use by external vendors in the delivery of shadow payroll and tax return services, coordinate recurring shadow payroll and tax return compliance activities
• Participate in wider Global Mobility program work relating to employee movements between countries

Work model:

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in our Cognizant office in Budapest, Hungary. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• In depth experience working in a Global Mobility Tax Compliance role
• Understanding and appreciation about income taxes and social security rules & regulations across multiple regions and of basic payroll concepts like hypo taxes, shadow payroll and familiarity with cross-border working and associated compliance requirements

• Excel / numeracy skills: You will be reviewing compensation summaries and calculations hence you must be comfortable and be able to use excel in your daily work.
• Communication Skills: You will be collaborating with co-workers and management. Need to be able to listen and communicate effectively. You need to be fluent in English verbally and in writing.
• Attitude: Can-do attitude and ability to thrive in a busy and fast-changing environment.

These will help you stand out

• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and flexibility to work with a team of professionals in different geographies
• Knowledge of languages other than English
• PowerPoint skills
• Microsoft Word and other Microsoft office tools
• Knowledge of Human Resources, Finance or Taxation through education or work experience
• Previous experience of managing social security certificate of coverage processes and tracking
• Any previous experience of dealing with employee relocations, assignments, travel etc.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.