Senior Mobility Specialist (m/f/d)

Senior Mobility Specialist (m/f/d) – ESMC

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) is a joint venture between four technology leaders, TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP, to establish a state‑of‑the‑art semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe. ESMC represents our shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem.

To help us build the foundation of our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Senior Mobility Specialist (m/f/d).

This is a unique opportunity to build, optimise and lead complex international mobility programmes, ensuring our talent can move effortlessly across borders. As Senior Mobility Specialist you will define and drive ESMC’s international assignment and relocation processes, ensuring sustainable mobility operations in compliance with tax, social security and immigration regulations. This role involves providing strategic guidance and operational support to key stakeholders in HR as well as fostering collaboration across departments and vendors. International mobility is a key HR & people enabler and critical contributor to ESMC in Dresden.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design, build, and continuously refine a robust mobility framework, establishing cutting‑edge SOPs, streamlined processes, and a high‑performing external vendor network that sets the standard for operational excellence.
2. Lead end‑to‑end global relocations logistics for all international assignments (both Germany‑inbound and outbound), serving as the ultimate guardian of compliance with intricate tax, social security, and immigration regulations, particularly across Germany and Taiwan.
3. Provide expert, proactive guidance and strategic advice to HR and business leaders, shaping optimal mobility policies and packages that facilitate successful international talent deployment and retention.
4. Serve as the trusted senior point of contact, offering invaluable counsel and support to stakeholders at all levels – from HR and operations to our valued assignees – on all mobility‑related inquiries.
5. Drive the flawless execution of complex long‑term assignments from Taiwan to Germany and critical training assignments from Germany to Taiwan (both mass and individual), by expertly managing and collaborating with immigration, tax compliance, and destination service providers.
6. Take ownership of and skillfully resolve intricate queries and high‑level escalations, demonstrating your expertise and problem‑solving prowess.
7. Generate reporting for local and global HR teams, maintaining meticulous tracking of international assignments in close partnership with our Corporate Mobility Management Division in Taiwan, to inform strategic planning.
8. Collaborate seamlessly with local Finance, HR, and other key stakeholders to ensure efficient and compliant payment and expense management processes, adhering strictly to relevant policies.
9. Proactively identify, critically review, and strategically enhance existing mobility processes, consistently driving innovative solutions that boost efficiency, effectiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction.
10. Act as a vital link with the Corporate HR Team in Taiwan, ensuring local requirements are thoroughly understood, effectively addressed, and seamlessly integrated within TSMC’s overarching global policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
2. 5–8 years of relevant HR working experience, minimum of 3 years specifically in HR mobility (ideally in an in‑house HR mobility role or mobility consultant).
3. Proven expertise in relocation case and vendor management.

Your Profile

• (1) A Natural Collaborator & Influencer: You possess exceptional interpersonal skills, effortlessly building rapport and trust, crucial for supporting our HR function during its rapid growth. You excel at fostering effective collaboration across diverse, multi‑cultural stakeholder groups.
• (2) Passionately People‑Centric: Your genuine enthusiasm for HR and empowering a multi‑national workforce shines through in everything you do.
• (3) Curious & Adaptable Learner: You’re not just open to, but eager to dive deep and acquire incremental expertise in Taiwanese HR compliance, demonstrating a proactive approach to continuous learning.
• (4) Master Communicator: Your communication is crystal clear, concise, and timely, ensuring seamless information flow and understanding among all stakeholders.
• (5) Resilient & Proactive: You embody a flexible, positive, and patient "can-do" mentality, thriving on finding solutions and embracing challenges head‑on.
• (6) Trusted & Accountable Professional: You operate with unwavering passion, high commitment, and a deep sense of accountability, earning the trust of colleagues and assignees alike.
• (7) Thrives in Dynamic Environments: You’re adept at navigating and excelling within a fast‑paced, evolving 'start‑up' HR landscape, turning challenges into opportunities.
• (8) A Visionary for Improvement: You possess a keen eye for optimizing processes, constantly questioning the status quo and proactively driving innovative solutions to elevate efficiency and impact.
• (9) Bilingual Proficiency: Fluent in both German and English, enabling seamless communication across our global operations.

Please apply with an English resume.

Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career, and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast‑paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world.

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