International Mobility Advisor

Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management and consumer product licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.

 

The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, form brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for 10 consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search.

Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Munich, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally.  For more information, please visit www.caa.com.  

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a proactive and solutions-focused Global Mobility Advisor to join our International HR team. Reporting to the International Mobility Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the creation and delivery of our global mobility programme, helping employees relocate, travel internationally, and work across borders in a compliant and employee-focused way.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global organisation where mobility plays a critical role in supporting our international workforce. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, gain exposure to complex global mobility challenges and help shape how mobility is delivered across the business.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Mobility Operations

• Support the administration and delivery of international assignments, permanent transfers, business travel and remote working arrangements.
• Coordinate mobility processes with employees, managers and external service providers.
• Manage mobility case files and ensure accurate record keeping.
• Support assignment lifecycle activities including onboarding, extensions and repatriation.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support global tax and social security compliance activities.
• Conduct cross-border employee and business traveller reviews.
• Monitor assignment compliance requirements and ensure appropriate follow-up actions are completed.
• Liaise with payroll team and external mobility vendors to support expatriate payroll administration, including shadow payroll and modified payroll processes where required.
• Assist with social security reporting and compliance obligations (where appropriate).

Mobility Advisory Support

• Provide guidance to employees and managers on mobility policies and procedures.
• Research local employment, tax and social security requirements in new and existing locations.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and mobility proposals.
• Support the implementation of mobility programmes and process improvements.

Reporting & Projects

• Produce mobility reports and analytics.
• Create high-quality presentations and supporting documentation for stakeholders.
• Support mobility projects, policy reviews and expansion into new territories.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the mobility programme.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years’ of work experience in Global Mobility, International HR, Expatriate Services or a related field.
• Experience supporting international assignments and employee mobility programmes.
• Exposure to immigration, tax or social security compliance activities.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and teams across a variety of geographies and disciplines.
• Strong administration and project coordination skills.

Essential Knowledge:

• Understanding of A1 applications and social security arrangements.
• Knowledge of international assignment administration.
• Understanding of global mobility risks and compliance considerations.
• Familiarity with business traveller compliance requirements.
• Awareness of expatriate payroll concepts including shadow payroll and modified payroll arrangements.
• Strong understanding of international tax and social security principles. Including a good knowledge of international tax treaty OECD principles and reciprocal social security agreements.

Personal Attributes:

• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-changing environment.
• Pragmatic and willing to challenge traditional approaches.
• Comfortable balancing operational delivery with more complex technical work.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Naturally collaborative with a strong customer-service mindset.
• Takes ownership and follows through on commitments.

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

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CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.