Global Mobility Specialist

Global Mobility Specialist
 
Because we strive to put people first.   
Culture, our way.  

 People and Culture at Primark   

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.   

 Our team has created a workplace of inspiration and growth. Be a part of building an inclusive and empowering culture, where every colleague’s unique abilities are recognised and celebrated. Collaborate with a team committed to the wellbeing of our workforce and define what it means to work at Primark. 

What You’ll Do as Global Mobility Specialist

In your role, you’ll collaborate with a wide range of people across the business. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Provide expert end‑to‑end Global Mobility support, including pre‑assignment planning, cost estimates, documentation, repatriation coordination, supplier management, and delivering exceptional assignee experiences while partnering with payroll, tax, legal, finance, and other stakeholders. 

• Interpret and apply mobility policies, handle complex or unique cases, act as an escalation point for policy guidance, and recommend improvements to the Global Mobility Manager. 

• Support and guide junior mobility team members, lead on best‑practice approaches for relocation and immigration cases and ensure seamless coordination of logistical aspects for international moves. 

• Serve as primary contact for assignees and senior colleagues, conducting pre‑assignment briefings, advising on COLA, tax equalisation, gross‑ups, social security, and validating/authorising cost projections. 

• Manage immigration processes, including initial consultations with candidates/assignees, reviewing immigration backgrounds, coordinating applications/appointments, and advising internal teams on compliant hiring or relocation approaches. 

• Monitor vendor performance and budgets, oversee SLAs, escalate service issues, manage assignment documentation and analytics, lead year‑end payroll and reporting requirements, and ensure accurate tracking of all mobility‑related records and metrics. 
   

What You’ll Get  

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:    

 Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.   

What You’ll Bring   

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:  

• Proactively tracks mobility trends, engages in industry networking, and recommends policy and process enhancements to continuously improve mobility practices. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal, planning, and client‑service skills, able to explain complex mobility topics clearly, compliantly, and with discretion. 

• Highly adaptable, solution‑focused, and flexible, thriving in fast‑paced environments, taking on new tasks as needed, and adjusting to evolving business demands with professionalism and integrity. 

• Advanced MS Office capability (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and strong overall IT awareness, with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and a “right‑first‑time” mindset. 

• Collaborative and relationship‑driven, building strong rapport across internal teams, working effectively with others, and operating with diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality. 

• Fully tax‑qualified or holding an equivalent qualification (e.g., Accountancy) with 4–7 year’s relevant Global Mobility or Reward experience, demonstrating willingness to learn and the ability to independently plan and manage workload to achieve objectives. 

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.   

About Primark  

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.   

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.  

 All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.  

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.