M25239 IRS Global Mobility Specialist & HR Partner

CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org

CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of IRS Global Mobility Specialist & HR Partner to work in the Operations Chapter in Human Resources Department.

The positions will be based at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.

Specific duties:

HR Partnership:

• Act as the primary HR contact for IRS, ensuring a positive, compliant, and well-supported international assignment experience.
• Collaborate with program leaders to plan and execute international assignments, identifying and resolving process inefficiencies.
• Prepare competitive and equitable salary offers aligned with internal benchmarks and candidate profiles.
• Conduct onboarding and benefits briefings for international hires and their families.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of global mobility policies and practices.
• Partner with Talent Management and Training teams to support the development and career progression of IRS.
• Participate in IRS recruitment processes as needed.
• Maintain proactive communication with IRS and stakeholders throughout the assignment lifecycle.

  Global Mobility Operations:

• Ensure compliance with immigration, tax, social security, and corporate tax regulations across international assignments.
• Manage the financial aspects of assignments, including salary structuring, income calculations, and compensation reporting.
• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes for international staff.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement in collaboration with HRIS and IT teams.
• Resolve complex stakeholder issues and develop strategic, compliant solutions.

  C. HR Administration and Compliance:

• Oversee monthly payroll submissions to the Payroll and Benefits Vendor (AIARC) and address related queries.
• Review and approve IRS expense reports and reimbursement requests in line with policy.
• Ensure accurate billing and vendor management for services such as relocation, travel, and housing.
• Manage consultancy contracting and onboarding/offboarding for assigned portfolios.
• Support IRS with leave management, housing, and education benefits.
• Maintain an accurate master list of IRS staff and dependents.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of IRS allowances and benefits.

• The selected candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in global mobility, international HR, or related fields, with strong knowledge of immigration, tax, and social security compliance.
• The selected candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, International HR, Business Administration, International Relations, Law Degree, or related.
• Advanced level of English. English will be tested, and candidate should score a minimum of C1 on CEFR
• The selected candidate must have a strong command of MS Office Suite; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• The selected candidate must demonstrate experience in service delivery and stakeholder management.
• The selected candidate must have more than 5 years of progressive experience in a related position
• The selected candidate must exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work in multicultural and cross-functional teams.

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).