Lead Specialist GES H2R (Global Mobility)

Job Title: Lead Specialist GES H2R (Global Mobility)
Location: Hyderabad, India
Job Type: Contract (24 Months)

We are looking for a Lead Specialist GES H2R - Global Mobility to manage and support end-to-end international mobility operations for employees and expatriates globally. This role partners with HR teams, employees, business leaders, and external vendors to ensure seamless relocation, immigration compliance, payroll coordination, and mobility administration while delivering exceptional employee experience and operational excellence.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end global mobility processes, including international assignments, permanent transfers, and employee relocations.
• Support immigration activities by coordinating visas, work permits, compliance requirements, and permit tracking across regions.
• Partner with external vendors such as relocation agencies, tax providers, moving companies, and embassies to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Coordinate payroll, compensation, assignment-related payments, tax equalization, and mobility-related financial transactions.
• Maintain employee mobility records, generate documentation, manage HR administration activities, and address employee queries.
• Drive continuous process improvement, monitor assignment costs, support repatriation activities, and ensure compliance with global mobility policies and service standards.

We Bring

• A purpose-led, performance-driven work environment.
• Opportunities to lead complex workplace operations and projects.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence.
• Career growth across functions, sites, and global teams.
• Continuous learning and development through structured programs.
• An inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages new ideas.

You bring

• Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in Global Mobility, International Assignments, or HR Operations.
• Strong understanding of immigration, relocation, expatriate management, payroll, and mobility compliance processes.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and virtual teams across multiple geographies.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and HR systems, with the ability to analyze and manage mobility data effectively.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, customer service, and vendor management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we dont just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Teena Khan Talent Acquisition Business Partner ([email removed]).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.