Vacancy of Global Mobility Tax Senior Manager Job 2025

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Location:
Chennai, India

Job Summary:

Cognizant is seeking a Global Mobility Tax Senior Manager to join its in-house Global Assignment Centre of Excellence. This role focuses on expatriate taxation, social security, and global mobility policies. The selected candidate will work closely with internal teams and external partners to facilitate seamless international assignments and business travel compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic guidance on global mobility tax, expatriate taxation, social security, and employer of record arrangements.
Manage shadow payroll, cost estimates, and tax return programs for international assignments.
Collaborate with the STAP CoE team on cross-border tax compliance and cost accruals.
Conduct due diligence for new assignment locations in partnership with corporate tax and legal teams.
Support India outbound assignments with net pay calculations and tax return coordination.
Participate in project-based initiatives related to global mobility and taxation.
Work with payroll, immigration, and talent management teams for tax-compliant employee relocations.
Identify and implement cost-saving tax strategies and social security optimizations.
Oversee vendor relationships, invoicing, and fee management related to mobility tax services.
Liaise with external tax advisors and internal compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements.

Key Features:

Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Hybrid
Job Category: Technology & Engineering
Travel Required: No

Qualification:

Tax/accounting qualification with 10+ years of experience in expatriate taxation.
Proven expertise in global tax compliance, employment tax, and social security regulations.
Experience managing expatriate tax programs in a multinational corporation or a Big 4 advisory firm.
Practical knowledge of India’s income tax, benefits, and provident fund regulations.
Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Age Criteria:

As per company policies.

Skills Required:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience working in virtual teams across multiple time zones.
Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of European or Asian languages is a plus.
In-depth knowledge of tax equalization, hypothetical taxes, shadow payroll, and social security agreements.
Exposure to US tax return filings is an advantage.

Eligibility:

Candidates meeting the qualification and experience criteria are eligible to apply.

Requirements:

Strong knowledge of cross-border stock compliance and payroll calculations.
Experience handling global employment tax and social security compliance.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Basic Salary:

Competitive, based on experience and industry standards.

Additional Benefits:

Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Hybrid work model for work-life balance.
Global exposure and networking opportunities.

Interview Details:

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for virtual or in-person interviews.
Applicants may be required to present a government-issued ID during the interview process.

Application Process:

Interested candidates can apply through Cognizant’s official website:
www.cognizant.com

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