Global Mobility Tax Lead

Designer Group

. Advise on the tax implications of employees working temporarily or permanently across international jurisdictions .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeBallycoolen • IrelandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global mobility tax processes, including individual tax residency, cross-border income tax requirements, and compliance with international payroll regulations. Capable of providing clear guidance to stakeholders and managing multiple jurisdictions effectively.

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Global Mobility TaxExpatriate TaxInternational Employee TaxShadow PayrollDouble Taxation Agreements

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Hard Skills

Individual Tax ResidencyCross-Border Income TaxOverseas Employee Tax RegistrationsPersonal Tax ReturnsInternational Payroll RequirementsA1 CertificationTax EqualisationTax Protection ArrangementsTax ComplianceTax Implications of Assignments

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementOrganisational SkillsClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CTAACAACCA

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesEngineeringConstructionInfrastructureConsulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on the tax implications of employees working temporarily or permanently across international jurisdictions
Assess individual tax residency and employee tax exposure arising from international assignments and project mobilisation
Coordinate overseas employee tax registrations, filings and annual personal tax return requirements
Manage and support shadow payroll, host-country payroll and cross-border payroll requirements
Advise on home and host-country income tax obligations
Support the application of double taxation agreements and 183-day rules
Advise on social security obligations, including A1 certificates and applicable bilateral or international social security arrangements
Support compliance with posted worker and cross-border employment requirements from a tax perspective
Support tax equalisation and tax protection arrangements where applicable
Work with Payroll to ensure the correct tax treatment of international employees
Coordinate with external tax advisers across multiple jurisdictions
Support employees through overseas tax registration and annual tax return processes
Identify potential tax and compliance risks arising from employee mobilisation
Provide tax guidance during mobilisation into new countries and project locations
Develop scalable global mobility tax processes, controls and governance
Maintain appropriate records and reporting across internationally mobile employee populations
Monitor changes in international employee tax and social security legislation
Provide clear, practical guidance to senior stakeholders, operational teams and internationally mobile employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

A recognised tax or accounting qualification such as CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent would be advantageous
Experience within professional services, engineering, construction, infrastructure, consulting or another internationally operating business would also be beneficial
Significant experience in global mobility tax, expatriate tax, international employee tax or employment tax
Experience supporting employees working across multiple jurisdictions
Strong knowledge of individual tax residency and cross-border income tax requirements
Experience with overseas employee tax registrations and personal tax returns
Practical knowledge of shadow payroll and international payroll requirements
Understanding of double taxation agreements and 183-day rules
Knowledge of international social security requirements and A1 certification
Experience working with external tax advisers in multiple countries
Strong understanding of the tax implications of short-term assignments, long-term assignments and international project deployments
Strong stakeholder management skills
The ability to translate complex tax requirements into clear, practical advice
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and employee cases simultaneously

Benefits

Comp & perks

A genuinely international remit across multiple jurisdictions
Direct involvement in major international projects and workforce mobilisation
Exposure to complex employee tax, payroll and social security matters
Close collaboration with Finance, Payroll, People, Talent Acquisition and operational leadership
The opportunity to help shape and strengthen Designer Group's global mobility tax framework
Significant scope to build scalable processes as the Group continues to expand internationally
A role with real operational impact rather than a purely advisory remit