Sr Principal Global Mobility

We are seeking an experienced Global Mobility expert to define and execute the enterprise-wide mobility framework to align with HR and talent strategy to enable and grow talent. This individual will be responsible for the total program including talent experience, cost, compliance and overall talent mobility outcomes.

This role will define and update mobility, relocation and immigration policies in collaboration with total rewards, legal, tax and other related functions. Furthermore, this individual will manage vendor partnerships to deliver best-in-class mobility solutions. This position will influence global talent movement, optimize cost structures, and drive innovation in mobility programs.

This is a hybrid role based out of Milford, MA three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday).

• Collaborate across HR to embed mobility into Waters to further HR vision to enable and grow talent.
• Design and govern global mobility policies, including immigration, relocation, tax, and compliance frameworks.
• Manage and coordinate the end-to-end process of all domestic and global mobility assignments, including relocation, immigration, tax, and compliance
• Manage and negotiate contracts with global vendors (immigration, relocation, tax) to ensure service excellence and cost efficiency.
• Establish vendor governance model, including KPIs, SLAs, and performance reviews.
• Monitor global regulatory changes and assess impact on mobility programs.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging mobility practices and market benchmarks.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Finance to integrate mobility strategy into broader talent and reward frameworks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in global mobility, with a strong focus on strategy and vendor management.
• Proven track record of developing global mobility policies and frameworks in a multinational environment.
• Expertise in immigration, tax, and relocation compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with mobility technology platforms and data analytics.
• Ability to operate in a highly matrixed global organization and drive change.

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Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

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