Global Mobility Specialist

Role highlights:

• Job title: Global Mobility Specialist
• Location: Any ICEYE Entity in Europe (Finland / UK / Spain / Poland)
• Department: Human Resources
• Reports to: Global Head of People Operations
• Employment type: Permanent
• Workplace model: Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
• Relocation support can be provided

Why this role matters

As ICEYE’s Global Mobility Specialist, you’ll design and deliver seamless international moves for our talent. As part of our global HR team, you’ll own the end-to-end relocation and immigration journey; cutting through complexity in visas, tax, and logistics so ICEYErs can hit the ground running anywhere in the world.

With ~50 active relocations and growing, this is a pivotal moment to scale our approach. You’ll evolve hands-on processes into a tech-enabled mobility engine, building the foundation while managing day-to-day delivery. Your goal: ensure every move is compliant, frictionless, and delivered with a high-care, hypercare experience that puts our people first.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

The HR Operations team at ICEYE is a strategic function, shaping the future of work at ICEYE. We drive operational excellence and focus on delivering a great employee experience throughout the entire lifecycle globally. Operating with agility and a user-centric approach, we continuously iterate and refine our processes. By thoughtfully integrating AI, automation, and data, we craft personalized experiences that meet diverse needs, ensure robust compliance, and enable ICEYE to grow and scale effectively while maintaining our people-centric culture globally. We provide core operational services for both the HR team and the entire organization.

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Continue to build and audit current mobility practices and further enhance a standardized global mobility framework, including tiered relocation packages, localized "Welcome Guides," and clear internal SLAs.
• Take immediate ownership of ~50 active global relocation and immigration cases, ensuring all ICEYErs currently in transit receive high-touch support and timely updates.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all external relocation and immigration vendors globally; evaluating performance, renegotiating contracts where necessary, and ensuring they fully represent ICEYE’s culture, and goals
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for work permits, visas, and right-to-work compliance across all ICEYE jurisdictions, ensuring we stay ahead of changing international regulations.
• Partner with the wider HR Operations team to integrate mobility workflows into our HRIS (Hibob), leveraging automation to reduce manual tracking and improve data integrity for tax and social security compliance.
• Consult with Talent Acquisition and Business Leaders on the cost-projections and feasibility of international hires, providing data-driven recommendations to support ICEYE’s global growth.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the global mobility budget, tracking relocation spend and tax equalization costs to ensure transparency and ROI for the business.
• Employee Experience: Act as the primary point of contact for employees via our ticketing system, providing empathetic and accurate guidance on complex topics like tax residency, school searches, and cultural integration.

Requirements

What we’re looking for

Must haves:

• Global Mobility & Immigration Expertise – Strong working knowledge of international relocation, visa processes, and cross-border compliance requirements.
• Project & Program Management – Ability to manage multiple relocations simultaneously while building scalable processes and frameworks.
• Stakeholder Management – Confident partnering with employees, HR, legal, finance, and external vendors across regions.
• Attention to Detail & Compliance Mindset – Ensuring accuracy in documentation, tax considerations, and legal requirements with minimal risk.
• Process Building & Continuous Improvement – Experience creating or optimizing mobility programs, ideally with a tech-enabled or automated approach.
• High-Care Communication – Empathetic, clear communicator who can deliver a “hypercare” experience during high-stress employee transitions.

Nice to haves:

• Vendor & Partner Management – Experience working with relocation providers, immigration counsel, and tax advisors globally.
• HRIS / Mobility Tech Tools – Familiarity with systems like Hibob, Ashby, or dedicated mobility platforms.
• Employment Law & Tax Awareness – Broader understanding of global employment frameworks, shadow payroll, and tax equalization principles.
• Data & Analytics Mindset – Ability to track mobility metrics, costs, and trends to inform decisions and improve programs.
• Change Management – Comfort driving new processes and tools in a scaling, fast-moving environment.
• Cross-Cultural Intelligence – Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to support employees relocating into unfamiliar environments.
• Policy Design Experience – Exposure to building or refining relocation policies and benefits frameworks.
• Crisis & Issue Resolution – Ability to calmly navigate unexpected challenges (visa delays, personal issues, regulatory changes).

Application Process

• Screening with Talent Team
• First Stage Interview with Hiring Manager
• Team Interview
• Final Stage Interview

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
• Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.
  

Benefits

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Base salary range for this position is dependent on experience, and will be negotiated individually.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.