Graham Looking for Mobility Specialist – Corporate Services at Calgary, AB Full Time

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Corporate Services team and support our construction operations by applying your expertise to various Corporate Services business initiatives. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

About the role

Reporting to the Human Resources Talent Manager, the Mobility Specialist plays a critical role in the development, communication, and execution of Graham’s mobility programs, with a strategic focus on optimizing the acquisition, development, and deployment of Graham’s North American workforce. The incumbent provides input on the design, implementation, and benchmarking of the mobility policies to ensure effectiveness, cost efficiencies, and competitiveness.

As a Mobility Specialist at Graham you will:

• Act as a primary point of contact to management, human resources, employees and vendors for cross-border and domestic mobility.
• Lead the seamless execution of all mobility programs, including proactive communication with leaders, employees, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Organize and execute all documentation supporting the mobility life-cycle including vendor service initiations and internal mobility documentation
• Liaise regularly with vendors to ensure appropriate and timely documentation is in place.
• Conduct research and remain up-to-date with the leading developments in mobility, including legislative environments in Canada and the USA.
• Respond to all program questions and issues, and lead conflict resolution.
• Provide strategic input into the continued development of ‘best in class’ mobility programs and practices.
• Manage mobility vendors to ensure value-for-service is obtained. monitor costs and performance and provide feedback.
• Manage internal stakeholder and employee expectations and concerns regarding mobility programs and practices within established timelines and guidelines.
• Provide advice to HR, employees, and business unit managers and executives on the interpretation and application of mobility policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate due-diligence processes with internal partners (tax, , payroll, HR, operations).
• Lead a cross-functional internal mobility committee to continue to evolve the program and support mobile employees.

Qualifications/Experience

• Completion of a university program in a technical or business field of study; degree in Human Resources, Business, or Management is preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience, with 5 years in a mobility-focused role.
• Experience with the delivery of corporate mobility programs.
• Experience working on the corporate side of mobility, including managing multiple policies (commuting, assignment, relocation) and defining which policy will apply to each circumstance.
• Understanding of where mobility fits within corporate human resources, as well as overall organizational strategy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of domestic and cross-border mobility policies and practices, including immigration, tax, compensation, and compliance.
• Experience managing full life cycle immigration applications in Canada and the USA with the support of an immigration vendor.
• Basic understanding of cross-border tax compliance for employees and the company.
• Exceptional client services abilities with superior presentation and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Flexibility, sense of urgency, and the ability to stay organized in order to balance priorities and work on a multitude of concurrent projects.
• Genuine desire to support mobility of employees and their families in a caring, compassionate, and professional manner.
• Ability to anticipate and manage change, recommending creative solutions that balance the interests of the business and employees.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

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