Reward advisor mobility compliance

Entity:

People, Culture & Communications

Job Family Group:

HR Group

Job Description:

Role synopsis:

We are looking for a Mobility Compliance advisor to join our International Mobility team based in Sunbury, UK.  The team is focused on providing a high-quality service to bp’s expatriate population.  This role will support a global expat program to ensure bp and their assignees are meeting all assignment tax compliance requirements.   

Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027.

Key accountabilities:

• Manage assignee tax equalization payments (TEQ’s), including payments and collections for primarily the US, Canada and the UK. 
• Answer assignees questions on TEQ payments and collections.
• Support with TEQ escalation process including engagement with line managers, PC&C and legal.
• Issue internal tax return communications to assignees and track responses.
• Work with bp’s external tax services provider to support with compliance escalations and ensure efficient running of the annual tax return process.
• Monitor and deliver assignment compliance monthly/quarterly/annual related compliance activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including P&C, O&A, Tax, Global Mobility teams, payroll, and external vendors.
• For allocated countries act as IM Centre of Excellence contact for expatriate tax matters.   
• Support Mobility Compliance consultant in delivery of projects and initiatives linked to compliance.

Experience and job requirements:

• Knowledge of expatriate tax and social security principles.  Be able to understand legislation changes and outline impact on bp and our expatriates.
• Experience of delivering or overseeing expatriate tax programmes to large global companies.
• Highly motivated, willing to take on new challenges and able to focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent task management to prioritise to meet strict deadlines and deliverables timely and efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Accurate data skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork.
• Excellent MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills i.e. knowledge of Vlookups etc.

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Customer service delivery excellence, Customer Service Design, Data Management, Decision Making, Developing and implementing strategy, Discovered resource estimation and assurance, Employee and labour relations (Inactive), Extract, Global Perspective, Information Security, Leading transformation, Management Reporting, Managing change, Managing strategic partnerships, Measurement and metrics, Organizational Knowledge, Performance and planning, Problem Solving, Project and programme management {+ 5 more}

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Future Location Notice:  This role will start in Sunbury, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in Sunbury, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.