**THIS IS A 5-6 MONTH CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY**

This is what you'll do:

• Assist with development and implementation of host country elements of expat policy for Volkswagen Group Technologies including housing, utilities, furniture allowance/rental, schooling, home leave, language lessons.
• Main point of contact for day-to-day questions for approx. 40 expats from Germany to be based in Palo Alto. Potential for 2nd wave of expats to follow
• Development and implementation of additional new global mobility programs for the JV e.g. international short term assignment program
• Initiation and on-going management of relocation vendors supporting the expat program
• Review and approval of invoices relating to expat program, including PO management
• Management of shadow payroll process - receive German paid compensation and benefits data on monthly basis, collate US paid compensation/benefit data, share with designated tax provider to handle shadow payroll calculations, coordinate with payroll to ensure timely monthly payroll reporting and tax payments
• Coordinate US immigration/visa processes for expats and other foreign nationals utilizing designated immigration counsel (currently Fragomen)
• Develop reporting/analytics for JV expat program and broader mobility programs
• Other ad hoc duties relating to JV expats and global mobility programs

This is what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with employees of all levels
• Strong analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize information, solve administrative problems, and prioritize assignments
• Must be able adapt to changing priorities and deadlines and effectively collaborate with all functions
• Excellent organization with attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Google suite
• 3+ years of Global Mobility experience