Global Mobility Partner

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

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Role Summary:

As the Global Mobility Associate, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the smooth and efficient management of our global talent moves. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including CoE, BHR, Legal, Finance, Admin, Travel Desk and external partners, to ensure compliance with immigration, tax, and employment regulations. Your attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and ability to navigate complex global mobility processes will be key to your success in this role. You are expected to ensure efficient, timely implementation and administration of global mobility program. Role will provide support on mobility activities, and will be responsible for responding to queries from employees, BHR, Rewards CoE.

Key Responsibilities: Enhanced Employee Global Mobility Experience -

• Provide ongoing support to relocating employees with assignment matters such as questions regarding payroll, benefits, immigration, expenses, insurances, and local benefits e.g. housing, transportation, schooling, shipping, and local registrations.
• Draft and refine our global mobility policy.
• Collaborate with HRBU partners to understand employee mobility.
• Ensure compliance with local immigration laws, tax regulations, and employment policies across various jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external partners, such as counsel and relocation services providers. 
• Maintain accurate employee records related to mobility and track relevant information such as assignment durations, work permits, and visa expirations.
• Stay updated on global immigration trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to global mobility and global talent markets. 
• Own the management of our Employer of Record, as may be required in future.
• Create information guides and checklists to support employees in their global transfers
• Track visas and manage visa preparations with immigration counsel
• Draft invitation letters and other letters related to travel business visas            
• Support the creation of assignment documents/Welcome emails/Employee Mobility Journey/Employee Checklist (letter of assignment, balance sheets)
• Connect with employee post offer acceptance, and ensure continuous interaction & support to employee on immigration & visa process, booking travel to host country, FOREX, exit in home country, transit support, temporary accommodation, insurance enrolment, other resources in host country
• Track the journey of the employee from offer acceptance to relocation and first 30 days of arrival in host country
• Seek required approvals when needed and process LTA, Children Education allowance and other payments
• Set up calls with host country HR and buddy for smooth relocation
• Maintain the Mobility tracker and ensure SAP updates, and share updates to Rewards COE
• Calculate gratuity of exiting expats. Support finance team on annuity calculations of expats
• Manage expat insurance enrolments and deletions. Periodic connects with global insurance vendor and census validation
• Maintain all expat documents and push them to Personnel file
• Work closely with Total Rewards, Talent, Legal, Tax, HRIS (SAP), and Payroll team in support of Global Mobility
• Provide recommendation towards continuous improvement in programs and processes driving towards delivering the best performance the function can offer
• Strive to create a positive employee experience for expatriating and repatriating employees

Skills & Qualification: Strong knowledge of Excel and HR programs/systems

• You have 5+ years of experience in global mobility, immigration, or related fields
• You have knowledge of international immigration laws, tax regulations, and employment policies
• You have familiarity with various types of work permits, visas, and relocation processes
• You have exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with employees, managers, and external partners across geographic locations
• You are flexible and considerate of time zones
• You have the ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in an unstructured environment
• You are a team player who acts with a sense of urgency and adapts to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• You have strong ethics, demonstrated discretion, and sound judgment while working with sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Maintain a high level of ownership and accountability

About the Department - Human Resources

The Human Resources department at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is the organizational heartbeat, dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for their 24,000+ employees. As a well-executed Human Resources (HR) team, we foster a positive and productive workplace. Effective HR practices are involved in recruiting and retaining top talent, providing comprehensive employee development programs, and ensuring fair and transparent policies. The robust HR department at Dr. Reddys is cultivating a culture of open communication, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in conflict resolution, fostering a healthy work environment and aligns organizational goals with the well-being and professional growth of its employees, contributing significantly to overall company success.

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy's, we actively help to catalyze your career growth and professional development through personalized learning programs. The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy's are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy's why they come to work every day and they'll say, because Good Health Can't Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we're always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/.