Associate, Global Mobility & Contracts – Middle East

Description About Alvarez & Marsal  Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.  Overview The Global People Organization (GPO) Global Mobility & Employment Contracts Associate serves as the primary point of contact for global mobility and contracts matters across designated Middle East jurisdictions, with initial focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other priority markets in the region. This role is responsible for coordinating international assignments and relocations, managing immigration and work authorization requirements , and drafting, reviewing, and coordinating employment contracts in compliance with applicable local labor laws and company policies. The ideal candidate is fluent in Arabic and English and can manage mobility and contract-related matters with limited oversight while partnering closely with HR, Legal, business leaders, and external service providers. Key Responsibilities Global Mobility & Immigration • Serve as the primary operational point of contact for global mobility matters across the Middle East, supporting employees, HR business partners, hiring managers, and business leaders. • Manage the end-to-end global mobility process, including international relocations, assignments, transfers, and repatriation. • Conduct initial case intake and policy eligibility reviews, identify required services and documentation, and initiate cases with the appropriate internal teams and external providers. • Coordinate visa applications, work permits, residency permits, and other immigration-related requirements in partnership with internal teams and external immigration providers. • Monitor immigration status and document-expiry dates, track application progress, anticipate potential challenges and delays, and proactively resolve issues to ensure timely processing and excellent employee experience. • Ensure compliance with applicable immigration laws, local regulations, and company policies across relevant Middle Eastern jurisdictions. • Maintain accurate employee mobility records, assignment documentation, immigration status updates, and relevant reporting. • Provide regular updates and reporting on mobility cases, immigration status, timelines, and potential compliance risks. • Support immigration and mobility audits by maintaining appropriate records, responding to information requests and assisting with remediation actions. • Identify and escalate complex, non-standard or higher-risk matters to Global Mobility leadership, Legal, Tax, Payroll or external advisers, as appropriate. • Escalate actual or potential non-compliance promptly, including unauthorised work, missed filing or renewal deadlines, inconsistent documentation and deviations from approved policy or process. • Support continuous improvement of Global Mobility processes, employee communications, templates, guidance materials and reporting. • Handle personal, immigration and employment information confidentially and in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements and company policies. Employment Contracts & Documentation • Take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and preparing employment contracts, offer letters, contract amendments, and related employment documentation for employees for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. • Ensure employment contracts are aligned with applicable local labor laws, regulatory requirements, and company policies. • Prepare and review employment documentation in Arabic and English, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and appropriate legal terminology. • Serve as a key contact for employment contract inquiries, providing guidance to HR teams and relevant stakeholders on contractual documentation and processes. Key Requirements • KSA National applicants only • Fluency in Arabic and English is essential, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages. • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, International Business, law, or related field • 3 - 5+ years of relevant experience in global mobility, immigration, contracts, HR operations, or related field. • Strong knowledge of Middle Eastern labor laws, employment regulations, and immigration requirements, particularly in the jurisdictions supported by the role. • Ability to interpret employment requirements and translate them into accurate, compliant employment documentation. • Experience coordinating with Legal teams, HR stakeholders, government authorities, and external immigration or legal service providers. • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases, competing priorities, and time-sensitive deliverables. • Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities, with the confidence to serve as the primary point of contact for mobility and contract-related matters. • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential and sensitive employee information. Your journey at A&M  We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.   We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.   Show more

Global Mobility & Immigration: Serve as the primary operational point of contact for global mobility matters across the Middle East, supporting employees, HR business partners, hiring managers, and business leaders.; Manage the end-to-end global mobility process, including international relocations, assignments, transfers, and repatriation.; Conduct initial case intake and policy eligibility reviews, identify required services and documentation, and initiate cases with the appropriate internal teams and external providers.; Coordinate visa applications, work permits, residency permits, and other immigration-related requirements in partnership with internal teams and external immigration providers.; Monitor immigration status and document-expiry dates, track application progress, anticipate potential challenges and delays, and proactively resolve issues to ensure timely processing and excellent employee experience.; Ensure compliance with applicable immigration laws, local regulations, and company policies across relevant Middle Eastern jurisdictions.; Maintain accurate employee mobility records, assignment documentation, immigration status updates, and relevant reporting.; Provide regular updates and reporting on mobility cases, immigration status, timelines, and potential compliance risks.; Support immigration and mobility audits by maintaining appropriate records, responding to information requests and assisting with remediation actions.; Identify and escalate complex, non-standard or higher-risk matters to Global Mobility leadership, Legal, Tax, Payroll or external advisers, as appropriate.; Escalate actual or potential non-compliance promptly, including unauthorised work, missed filing or renewal deadlines, inconsistent documentation and deviations from approved policy or process.; Support continuous improvement of Global Mobility processes, employee communications, templates, guidance materials and reporting.; Handle personal, immigration and employment information confidentially and in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements and company policies.; Employment Contracts & Documentation: Take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and preparing employment contracts, offer letters, contract amendments, and related employment documentation for employees for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.; Ensure employment contracts are aligned with applicable local labor laws, regulatory requirements, and company policies.; Prepare and review employment documentation in Arabic and English, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and appropriate legal terminology.; Serve as a key contact for employment contract inquiries, providing guidance to HR teams and relevant stakeholders on contractual documentation and processes.