Caterpillar Inc.
Global Mobility Specialist
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Career Area: Human Resources
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
As a Global Mobility Specialist at Caterpillar, you will play a key role in supporting international assignments and employee relocations across the Europe, Africa, Middle East (EAME) region. Partnering closely with employees, leaders, HR colleagues, and external service providers, you will help deliver a seamless mobility experience while ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations.
In this role, you will provide expert guidance on relocation and mobility programs, manage relationships with external vendors, support policy development and program administration, and use data and market insights to recommend improvements. You will thrive in a fast-paced, global environment where customer focus, attention to detail, stakeholder management, and problem-solving are essential to success.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Administer international assignment and relocation programs across the EAME region, ensuring consistent application of mobility policies and processes.
- Providing guidance on mobility programs and relocation support to employees, supervisors, and HR partners.
- Manage relationships with relocation management companies and external vendors to deliver a high-quality relocation experience.
- Coordinate mobility services including policy counseling, cost estimates, reporting, allowance payments, expense reimbursements, compensation data accumulation for tax equalization/filing, arrangements of immigration, household goods shipments, transportation, housing, dependent education, and language and cultural training.
- Review mobility policy exception requests and provide recommendations based on policy intent, business impact, and precedent.
- Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of global mobility policies, programs, and processes.
- Conduct market research, benchmarking, and analysis of mobility benefits, allowances, and industry practices to support program effectiveness and competitiveness.
- Monitor regulatory developments and market trends affecting employee mobility and recommend appropriate program adjustments.
- Lead and support regional and global mobility projects, including process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Analyze mobility and Total Rewards data to provide insights and recommendations that support business and talent objectives.
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Job Requirements
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Knowledge of global mobility, relocation, compensation and benefits principles.
- Understanding of immigration, tax, and compliance considerations associated with international assignments across the EAME region.
- Knowledge of data privacy requirements and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong customer focus with a commitment to delivering an exceptional employee and stakeholder experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple levels of the organization.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when managing employee data, policies, and relocation activities.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex situations and make sound recommendations.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems, including Workday.
Experience
- Proven experience within Human Resources, preferably in Global Mobility, International Assignments, Relocation, Immigration, Compensation & Benefits, or a related Total Rewards function.
- Experience administering employee programs and partnering with employees, managers, HR teams, and external vendors.
- Experience interpreting policies and balancing employee needs with business requirements while ensuring policy compliance.
- Experience managing multiple cases or projects concurrently within a global and matrixed environment.
- Full professional proficiency in English. Additional European language skills would be advantageous.
Skill Descriptors
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
- Level: Working Knowledge
- Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
- Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
- Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams, and other tools to identify meaningful data patterns.
- Identifies the major forces, events, and stakeholders impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
- Uses logic and intuition to draw conclusions and make informed recommendations.
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Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication practices.
- Level: Working Knowledge
- Delivers constructive feedback that focuses on behaviors and outcomes.
- Listens to feedback openly and uses it to improve communication effectiveness.
- Prepares and delivers presentations, reports, and other work-related communications.
- Communicates clearly and avoids unnecessary technical jargon when inappropriate.
- Considers verbal and non-verbal cues when communicating with individuals and groups.
Benefits Programs: Knowledge of employee benefits programs, processes, issues, and considerations; ability to support the administration and implementation of benefits programs.
- Level: Working Knowledge
- Counsels and assists employees with benefits-related questions and issues.
- Coordinates employee information and benefits-related data with external vendors and service providers.
What we offer:
From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.
You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Posting Dates:
September 15, 2026 - September 28, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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