Assistant Manager, Global Mobility Specialist

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

The Opportunity: 

The Total Rewards team plays a critical role in supporting the end-to-end employee experience by driving our pay-for-performance philosophy.  We fuel Mattel's performance by designing, developing, implementing and executing reward and recognition programs and tools to ensure we attract, retain, motivate and engage our talent.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Based in Hyderabad, India, this position will report to the Sr. Manager of Global Mobility and will contribute to the delivery and operational support of our global relocation, immigration, and tax services programs. In this role you will be responsible for:

Relocation Support:

• Support the compensation/assignment package design in alignment with internal mobility policies and global compensation strategy
• Serve as the Mattel point of contact for employees undergoing relocation within your region(s) throughout the relocation lifecycle.
• Initiate relocation services with third-party providers,
• Set initial expectations of relocation policy entitlements and support employees in understanding their benefits and responsibilities.
• Monitor relocation case progress and vendor performance, escalating to Sr. Manager Global Mobility as needed.
• Support local payroll teams to ensure accurate reporting for tax purposes, including year-end payroll reporting as required by country-specific regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of relocation processes and documentation, identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for enhanced employee experience.
• Support special projects such as policy benchmarking, vendor evaluations, and relocation program enhancements.

Immigration Support:

• Coordinate end-to-end immigration case management in partnership with external immigration counsel, including initial assessments, case initiation, and timely status tracking.
• Monitor relocation case progress and vendor performance, escalating to Sr. Manager Global Mobility as needed.
• Act as the main liaison for local P&C teams, keeping them informed on visa timelines, next steps, and employee status throughout the immigration process.
• Distribute regular visa status updates and case reports from external immigration counsel to relevant People & Culture stakeholders to ensure visibility on in-progress matters.

Tax & Payroll Support:

• Initiate tax services for mobile employees, including tax briefings, tax return preparation
• Collaborate with external tax providers to facilitate equity income reporting as required,
• Support the administration of tax equalization and hypothetical tax withholding processes in alignment with company policy.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of shadow payroll reporting for international assignments to ensure compliance with host country tax and social security obligations.
• Support year-end processes and reconciliations as needed.

What We're Looking For: 

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience
• At least 3+ of experience, in relocation, immigration, global mobility tax, or human resources, preferably in a large global organization, with exposure to working with international locations
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to change
• Proven experience adhering to deadlines, with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communications skills, both interpersonal and writing
• Strong customer service orientation

Don't meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel's award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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