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International Mobility Outbound Specialist

SBM Offshore Group sbmoffshore.com Open · verified Oct 2, 2026
Porto Mid-level Sales Development

At a glance

Mid-level Sales Development role at SBM Offshore Group. Porto.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Development
SeniorityMid-level
LocationPorto
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 10d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Guide outbound employee moves as the main contact for assignees, HR partners, and business leaders
  • Coordinate assignments from planning through completion, preparing proposals and comparing cost options for employees and the company
  • Check mobility cases against policy, address exceptions, and suggest ways to improve assignment arrangements
  • Lead pre-assignment briefings and coordinate move-in and move-out steps with home and host contacts
  • Maintain assignment records and headcount, administer monthly time sheets, and coordinate tax equalization and medical support

What you bring

  • At least three years in international mobility in a global setting, ideally within a shared services center
  • A bachelor’s or master’s qualification in HR, psychology, law, or business administration
  • Good English, sound knowledge of tax and immigration rules, and strong stakeholder coordination skills

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits someone comfortable coordinating international assignments and handling sensitive employee information. The position is based in Porto, Portugal and includes ongoing support to assignees throughout their assignments.

From the employer

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us:
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

  • The International Specialist, as IM expert, is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and ensuring the success of the entire International Outbound Assignment process. The Specialist ensures seamless coordination with both internal and external stakeholders and provides continuous support to assignees throughout their assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary expert and single point of contact for outbound mobilizations, providing direct support to employees, HR Business Partners, and business leaders
  • Responsible for managing, coordinate and monitor the international assignments to ensure a smooth and compliant process.
  • Prepare and present these proposals to HR Business Partners and candidates, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational guidelines.
  • Prepare and analyze the business case and select the best option / cost projection for the Company and the Employee
  • Provide recommendations on International Mobility Optimization
  • Ensure compliance with IM rules and Policies and monitor deviation process if needed.
  • Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, aiming to streamline, enhance efficiency, and harmonize processes within the CBSC structure
  • Organize and lead the on-boarding (pre-assignment) meetings with the future assignees, the home and host countries and main contacts in liaison with the Inbound expert.
  • Interface with different stakeholders for coordination of the mobilizations / demobilizations
  • Handle the Hypo tax and Tax Equalization process and ensure proper interface with GEC, Tax Provide and Group Tax Dept.
  • Responsible for managing the assignment/position management in the HR system, therefore ensuring the accuracy and quality of data throughout the process
  • Update the IM headcount of International Assignee population and maintain accuracy of the mobile workforce
  • Support HRBPs and the business on Mobility matters with regular review of their population
  • Time on / Time off administration for International Assignees by ensuring monthly benefit calculation through the Monthly Time Sheets system
  • Act as main focal point for the assignee throughout the assignment for several topics namely Medivac/Medical.
  • Participation to IM Group activities and IM project
  • Actively participate and contribute in the annual policy review

Education

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in HR, Psychology, Law or Business Administration

Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in International Mobility within a global environment, preferably in a shared service center.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with SuccessFactors will be a plus
  • Good English level
  • Good organizational skills; able to manage priorities
  • Ability to adapt to changing work environments and work priorities
  • Pro-active and on top of things
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high-quality performance and positive attitude
  • Capacity to share complete and accurate information
  • High-level confidentiality
  • Client-Focused Approach
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management
  • Good understanding of tax and immigration legislation

Functional Competencies

Tools and data governanceComplianceAnalytics and reportingBusiness PartneringBusiness AcumenInternational mobilityHR AcumenPersonnel administration

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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