International Workforce Deployment Manager 80 – 100% (f/m/d) — Hitachi Energy
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Role overview
The opportunity Join our team and play a key role in enabling a global workforce.
As an International Workforce Deployment Manager, you will support the successful deployment of employees across international projects and service operations.
Working closely with managers, HR, Payroll, and external partners, you will help ensure that international assignments are executed efficiently, compliantly, and with a great employee experience.
- The opportunity Join our team and play a key role in enabling a global workforce.
- As an International Workforce Deployment Manager, you will support the successful deployment of employees across international projects and service operations.
Company and context
- How you'll make an impact Coordinate and administer international assignments, secondments, business travel arrangements, and other workforce deployment solutions from initiation to completion Act as the primary operational contact for global mobility topics, providing practical guidance and support to managers, employees, HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders Assess suitable deployment options while ensuring compliance with legal, tax, immigration, employment, and business requirements Manage assignment documentation, approvals, tracking activities, and stakeholder communication to ensure timely and accurate execution Coordinate visa, work permit, immigration, and social security processes together with local HR teams, authorities, and external partners Support compliance activities related to A1 certificates, Certificates of Coverage, and other international mobility requirements Work closely with external mobility, immigration, relocation, and tax providers to ensure seamless service delivery Monitor open cases, deadlines, approvals, and outstanding actions while proactively driving resolutions and stakeholder follow-up Identify potential compliance risks or process gaps and ensure appropriate escalation and expert involvement when required Contribute to the continuous improvement of mobility processes, tools, templates, and guidance materials Provide reporting, data analysis, and workforce mobility insights to support informed decision-making and resource planning Your background Degree or professional qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Management, Law, Finance, or a related field Experience in Global Mobility, International HR, Workforce Deployment, Expatriate Management, Immigration, Payroll, or Employment Compliance Strong coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously Detail-oriented and structured approach to work, ensuring high-quality documentation and process execution Ability to translate complex mobility requirements into clear and practical guidance for a wide range of stakeholders Experience working with external vendors and service providers in areas such as immigration, tax, relocation, or global mobility Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a proactive, customer-focused mindset Sound judgment and the ability to recognize risks, exceptions, and compliance-related issues Confidence working with HR systems, reporting tools, workflow management, and case-tracking processes Fluency in English and German; additional languages are an advantage Experience supporting workforce deployment in project-based, industrial, engineering, or service environments is highly desirable More about us Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Hitachi Energy offer for this role?
Hitachi Energy lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Hitachi Energy offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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