Global Mobility Specialist

Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Advanced Japanese language proficiency
  • 5-7 years of HR/Global Mobility experience, understanding international business operations
  • Experience with HRIS, payroll, accounting, and tax
  • High level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
  • Effective communication skills across all organizational levels
  • Cross-cultural and time zone working experience

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end payroll activities for international assignees
  • Partner with external payroll and tax service providers for U.S. tax compliance
  • Process journal entries and reconcile expatriate accounts monthly
  • Administer the full lifecycle of international assignments
  • Ensure accurate records of international assignee information
  • Administer expatriate benefit plans and resolve claims issues
  • Evaluate and process invoices from service providers and tax authorities
  • Generate inter-company invoices and monitor payments
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance to improve Global Mobility processes
  • Support HR administrative activities and contribute to projects

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • Ancillary Insurance (Basic Life, AD&D, Short & Long-term Disability)
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA and HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Parental Leave
  • Family building benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off and holidays
  • Professional development and training programs
  • Community Engagement Programs
  • Hybrid work program with remote work opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Global Mobility Specialist provides effective Global Mobility and International Assignment support to DCMA and its affiliates. The role serves as a key liaison among HR teams in the U.S. and Tokyo, managers, and external service providers. Drawing on knowledge of accounting, HRIS, and global mobility practices, the position helps strengthen Global Mobility operations and supports broader HR processes.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Own end-to-end payroll activities for international assignees, including regular pay, allowances, miscellaneous expenses, gross-ups, and shadow payroll for Japan salary, bonus, and retirement funds.
  • Partner with external payroll and tax service providers to support compliance with U.S. tax requirements, including year-end adjustments.
  • Process journal entries, reconcile expatriate accounts monthly, and respond to Finance inquiries.
  • Administer the full lifecycle of international assignments, including relocation, immigration, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and tax filing processes.
  • Ensure accurate and current records of international assignee information, including immigration status, residential lease agreements, and dependent information.
  • Administer expatriate benefit plans, including enrollment, coverage, and claim-related issues.
  • Evaluate and process external and inter-company invoices from service providers, tax authorities, and internal stakeholders, in collaboration with Finance AP.
  • Generate inter-company invoices and monitor payments in collaboration with Finance AR.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and external service providers to identify opportunities to improve Global Mobility processes, documentation, controls, and service delivery.
  • Support HR administrative activities and contribute to other projects and initiatives as needed.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Advanced Japanese language proficiency
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in HR/Global Mobility, with an understanding of international business operations
  • Specific experience with HRIS systems, payroll, accounting, and tax
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as applications related to human resources, benefits, and payroll administration
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
  • Ability to communicate effectively with professionals at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and attention to sensitive matters


Company Culture and Benefits

Daiwa Capital Markets America Inc. has a vibrant company culture made up of a diverse team of professionals. We seek to foster an atmosphere in which our employees understand, respect, and inspire each other. We will continue to build a culture that encourages everyone at DCMA to take pride in their work. How we work - individually, with each other, and with our communities - is just as important as what we do and shapes who we are as an organization.

Our people are our most important asset, and as a result, we offer a competitive and robust total rewards package which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental and Vision)
  • Ancillary Insurance (Basic Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short & Long-term Disability)
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA and HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Parental Leave
  • Family building benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off and holidays
  • Professional development, educational assistance and training programs
  • Community Engagement Programs

DCMA has a hybrid work program in place, with opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role and needs of your department. This was implemented to provide operational efficiency while simultaneously giving employees flexibility. At a minimum, employees are expected to work in the office three days per week.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc.

More Finance & Insurance Jobs

Find similar Global Mobility Specialist jobs: