Senior Manager Global Mobility (f/m/d)

We are looking for you as Senior Manager Global Mobility (f/m/d) to lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of KION Group’s global mobility standards, policies, and programs. You ensure consistent, compliant, and high quality mobility experiences across all regions and throughout the entire assignment lifecycle. In this role, you act as the global subject matter lead for mobility strategy, processes, systems, and service delivery, driving standardization while enabling flexibility for local requirements.

We offer:

• A company with a bright future: As a listed M-Dax company, we already employ more than 42,000 people in over 100 countries and are thus significantly driving the future of intralogistics while pursuing a clear sustainability strategy  

• Moving forward together: Standardized and documented feedback process with international career opportunities and individual training opportunities 

• Individual benefits: Modern IT equipment (also for the home office) & mobile devices, Employee Assistance Program - holistic support program for individual crisis situations, "Deutschlandticket" or parking space, option to lease a company bike, exclusive benefits/discounts for employees 

• Our basics: flexible working hours, part-time models, the option of regular mobile working from home, attractive remuneration package, company pension scheme, canteen 

Tasks and Qualifications:

Tasks:

• Own and continuously develop global mobility policies, standards, frameworks, and governance across all assignment types (e.g. long-term, short-term, project assignments, tax positioning)

• Ensure global consistency while accommodating local legal, tax, and cultural requirements

• Handle escalated and complex executive and senior international assignment cases, ensuring compliant, high-quality solutions

• Define, harmonize, and enforce standardized global processes and operating models in close collaboration with HR, Payroll, Tax, Legal, and business stakeholders

• Lead the implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement of global mobility systems and tools, including assignment management, immigration automation, and data and payroll services

• Ensure compliant execution of international assignments, covering immigration, tax, social security, payroll coordination, and employment law considerations

• Oversee vendor management and governance of external service providers and develop compliant solutions for new and emerging markets

• Lead and develop a global mobility team, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence

Requirements:

• Completed university degree in Business Administration, HR Management, International Management, Law, Finance, or a comparable field

• Several years of progressive experience in Global Mobility within a multinational organization, including responsibility for complex and executive international assignment cases

• Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex, cross‑regional programs in a matrix environment

• Strong expertise across the full assignment lifecycle, from policy design and governance to operational execution

• In-depth knowledge of international payroll coordination and shadow payroll concepts, international tax principles, immigration fundamentals, and key employment law aspects

• Confidence in navigating complex compliance environments and working with external advisors and service providers to ensure high-quality, compliant service delivery

• Strong project, change, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into pragmatic, business-oriented solutions

• High customer and employee experience orientation, balancing compliance, efficiency, and business needs

Did we spark your interest? 

We look forward to receiving your online application!

If you have any initial questions, please contact Nicole Kraus (Tel. +49 (0) 69 201107744).