Global Mobility Specialist Manager, Lisbon (11/2019- present) • Managed end-to-end global mobility processes, including international relocations, work permits, visas, and long- and short-term international assignments across NAMER, EMEA, and APAC regions • Advised organizations on cross-border employment, immigration, tax, and labor law compliance, mitigating risk while supporting business growth • Supported the design and rollout of remote work and distributed workforce policies, ensuring compliance with local employment, tax, and data privacy regulations • Partnered closely with People Ops, Legal, Finance, and international stakeholders to align mobility programs with organizational strategy and operational needs • Led international hiring initiatives using EOR/PEO and global employment platforms (e.g., Deel, Remote, Oyster, Papaya Global), supporting compliant market entry and workforce expansion • Managed and coordinated external vendors, including immigration counsel, relocation providers, payroll partners, and global employment platforms • Maintained accurate and compliant mobility documentation, ensuring adherence to visa, labor, and data protection requirements • Conducted compliance audits and program reviews, identifying gaps, mitigating risk, and driving continuous process and policy improvements • Educated internal stakeholders and employees on global mobility policies, best practices, and compliance requirements, improving transparency and employee experience • Delivered mobility support through fractional, advisory, and project-based engagements, adapting to diverse industries, company sizes, and operational models Case Study: Enabling Compliant Global Expansion for a Remote-First Scale-Up Client Profile High-growth SaaS company (Series B), ~250 employees, remote-first, expanding across EMEA, NAMER, and APAC. No prior formal global mobility framework. Challenge The company was hiring internationally at speed without a standardized mobility or compliance strategy. Key risks included: • Employees working cross-border without clear immigration or tax compliance • Inconsistent use of EOR platforms across countries • Lack of documented remote work and mobility policies • Limited internal knowledge of visa, labor law, and data privacy obligations Leadership needed immediate support to scale safely while preserving employee experience. Role & Scope Engaged as a Fractional Global Mobility Specialist to design, implement, and oversee compliant global mobility and international hiring operations. Actions Taken • Conducted a global mobility and compliance audit across 15 countries, identifying immigration, tax, and labor law risks • Designed a global mobility framework covering relocations, international assignments, and remote work eligibility • Implemented compliant international hiring workflows using EOR platforms (Deel and Remote) based on country-specific requirements • Partnered with immigration counsel and relocation vendors to manage work permits and cross-border relocations • Created clear remote work and cross-border employment policies, aligned with data privacy and labor regulations • Established standardized documentation and approval processes for mobility cases • Delivered training sessions for People Ops, Legal, and managers on global mobility best practices Outcome • Enabled compliant hiring and mobility across 15+ countries within 6 months • Reduced immigration and employment compliance risk through standardized processes • Improved employee experience by providing transparent mobility guidance and timelines • Gave leadership confidence to scale internationally without legal or operational bottlenecks Key Skills Demonstrated Global Mobility Strategy • Cross-Border Compliance • EOR Implementation • Vendor Management • Remote Workforce Enablement • Stakeholder Advisory • Risk Mitigation • Proactively identify add-on services that match the client’s real needs and timelines • avoiding delays and scope gaps. • Translate requirements and next steps into clear, client-friendly guidance using internal playbooks and templates. • Maintain clean, submission-ready files by validating documentation quality and organization, preparing compliant bundles for Legal review, and keeping case trackers updated in real time. IGlobal Mobility Specialist Team Lider, Lisbon (15/2015- 10-2019) • I’m, the Global Mobility Specialist is a professional who manages and supports employees moving across countries for work • In plain terms: they make international assignments actually work—legally, logistically, and human-to-human. • What they typically do: o Handle international relocations (moves, housing, schooling, settling-in) o Manage immigration & visas (often with external providers) o Coordinate tax, payroll, and social security implications o Ensure compliance with local labor laws o Support expatriates and their families before, during, and after the move o Advise HR and leadership on mobility policies and costs o I work in HR, People Operations, or Talent teams—especially in multinational companies. o Big picture: I’m the bridge between business needs and employee well-being when work goes global. o This represents part of my work, built on solid and extensive experience in Global Mobility, including roles as Immigration Specialist, HR Business Partner (HRBP), and Total Rewards. o This is exactly what I do—and much more—thanks to my broad experience in Global Mobility, Immigration, HRBP, and Total Rewards.