Global Mobility Specialist

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

What Your Impact Will Be:

Based in Mexico City, Mexico, this position will report to the Sr. Manager of Global Mobility and will contribute to the delivery and operational support of our global relocation, immigration, and tax services programs. In this role you will be responsible for:

Relocation Support:

• Support the compensation/assignment package design in alignment with internal mobility policies and global compensation strategy
• Serve as the Mattel point of contact for employees undergoing relocation within your region(s) throughout the relocation lifecycle.
• Initiate relocation services with third-party providers,
• Set initial expectations of relocation policy entitlements and support employees in understanding their benefits and responsibilities.
• Monitor relocation case progress and vendor performance, escalating to Sr. Manager Global Mobility as needed.
• Support local payroll teams to ensure accurate reporting for tax purposes, including year-end payroll reporting as required by country-specific regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of relocation processes and documentation, identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for enhanced employee experience.

• Support special projects such as policy benchmarking, vendor evaluations, and relocation program enhancements.

 

Immigration Support:

• Coordinate end-to-end immigration case management in partnership with external immigration counsel, including initial assessments, case initiation, and timely status tracking.
• Monitor relocation case progress and vendor performance, escalating to Sr. Manager Global Mobility as needed.
• Act as the main liaison for local P&C teams, keeping them informed on visa timelines, next steps, and employee status throughout the immigration process.
• Distribute regular visa status updates and case reports from external immigration counsel to relevant People & Culture stakeholders to ensure visibility on in-progress matters.

 

Tax & Payroll Support:

• Initiate tax services for mobile employees, including tax briefings, tax return preparation
• Collaborate with external tax providers to facilitate equity income reporting as required,
• Support the administration of tax equalization and hypothetical tax withholding processes in alignment with company policy.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of shadow payroll reporting for international assignments to ensure compliance with host country tax and social security obligations.
• Support year-end processes and reconciliations as needed.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience
• At least 4+ of experience, in relocation, immigration, global mobility tax, or human resources, preferably in a large global organization, with exposure to working with international locations
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to change
• Proven experience adhering to deadlines, with a sense of urgency
• Excellent communications skills, both interpersonal and writing
• Strong customer service orientation

Additional Information

What It’s Like to Work Here:

 

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

 

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

 

Who We Are:

 

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

 

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

 

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Client-provided location(s): Río Grande, Mexico

Job ID: 13b6d260-0cd7-400e-90b4-b9851cc922e4

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-06T19:16:09