Associate, Mobility – Global Immigration

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Ernst & Young’s People Advisory Services practice helps clients manage the business issues relating to their global workforce by providing immigration and global mobility HR policy compliance and advisory services to their international assignees.

The opportunity  

Joining People Advisory Services gives you the opportunity to manage the complex challenges of deploying a globally mobile workforce. We advise clients on the design and implementation of total reward strategies, advise on HR and payroll transformation, help manage HR compliance and risk, provide strategic advice on mobility programs and also offer technology advisory services and project management. We work with our clients to attract, train and motivate the people necessary to achieve clients’ organizational goals. By helping to integrate the people agenda into their business strategy, we help our clients improve their business in the evolving global economy and realize sustainable economic growth.

You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning.Because your professional development is important to us and we are fully committed to helping you realise your potential.  

Your key responsibilities  

·  Helping clients to manage their business issues relating to their global workforce by providing immigration compliance and advisory services with a focus on client service, quality, risk management and technical excellence
·  Managing and performing engagement management activities including billing, scheduling, performance evaluations, mentoring/coaching and managing client expectations
·  Monitoring regulatory changes in the Singapore immigration domain, guiding clients in implementing necessary changes to their foreign workforce and processes in a timely manner
·  Possess and continually increase understanding of up-to-date immigration knowledge and complex expatriate issues. Researching independently on the steps required to obtain such visas by liaising with the respective embassy or consulate
·  Developing an understanding of the firm’s strategic priorities, business and team goals
·  Identifying opportunities and assisting with business development such as drafting of responses and participating in proposal process
·  Striving for operational excellence, and communicating ideas to promote opportunities for process improvements
·  Establishing and maintaining long-term collaborative relationships with clients and internal colleagues

Skills and attributes for success

·  Positive work attitude, team player with strong interpersonal skills and an inclusive mindset
·  Customer and delivery focused
·  Diligent with strong results-oriented and innovative mindset
·  Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing environment
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·  Good project management skills

T o qualify for the role you must have

·  A recognized university degree, preferably in Business Administration or Human Resources or equivalent
·  No relevant experience is required 

Ideally, you also have

·  Experience working in multicultural teams

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

·  Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
·  Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
·  Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
·  Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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