RITHESH KUMAR

A highly accomplished Global Mobility Professional with over nine years of extensive experience in mobility management, with expertise in UK immigration. Currently employed at IBM UK, I have a proven track record in delivering complex global mobility solutions, managing key client engagements, and advising on strategic mobility initiatives. Adept at providing tailored mobility solutions, ensuring compliance with international policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve commercial objectives. Recognized for leadership, innovation, and consistently delivering high-quality service to clients and internal stakeholders. Global mobility professional equipped to drive success in this role. Proven track record in managing international assignments and ensuring compliance with immigration laws. Strong focus on collaboration and delivering results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective communication. Skilled in project management, cultural training, and policy development.

• Host Country Assignment Model (HCAM): Managed HCAM UK processes for 800+ employees, supporting a cost-competitive, host-based onsite model designed for IBM Consulting.
• Employee Mobility: Led mobility activities for over 1,400+ employees.
• Outbound Deployments: Provided payroll and compensation support for expatriates, handling over 2,000 payroll processes across 28 countries, specializing in compensation, payroll, and minimum wage computations for 25+ countries.
• Innovation Award: Won the IBM Role Model Award for Innovation.

Client Commendations: Received over 100 commendations from stakeholders, clients, and employees

• Enterprise Design Thinking Professional (IBM)
• Human Resources in a Cognitive Era (IBM)

• Mobility Tools: Workday, AssignmentPro, SAP, Global Move, GAIHR, INS Zoom
• General Tools: Zendesk, Jira, Webex, Mural, Slack, Visio, Microsoft 365

• Host Country Assignment Model (HCAM): Managed HCAM UK processes for 800+ employees, optimizing the cost-competitive, host-based onsite model for IBM Consulting.
• Employee Mobility: Successfully led mobility activities for over 1,400+ employees, maintaining high standards in service delivery.
• Outbound Deployments: Provided payroll and compensation support for expatriates across 28 countries, specializing in compliance and payroll management.
• Innovation Award: Recognized with the IBM Role Model Award for Innovation due to process improvements and cost-reduction strategies.
• Client Commendations: Received over 100 commendations from clients, stakeholders, and employees for outstanding service delivery.

• Global Mobility & Immigration Expertise: Specializing in global assignments, UK immigration laws, and compliance.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Strong experience in collaborating with HR, Payroll, Tax, Finance, and Legal teams as well as external vendors.
• Client & Business Advisory: Providing strategic and tailored mobility solutions to clients, with a focus on overcoming challenges and ambiguity.
• Leadership & People Development: Proven ability to mentor and guide teams while managing high-volume mobility cases.
• Project Management: Proficient in handling complex global projects, including technology implementations and process improvements.
• Compliance & Due Diligence: Ensuring all mobility programs adhere to international laws, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Advisory Support: Serve as a trusted business advisor, providing expert guidance to clients and internal stakeholders on immigration processes, global mobility policies, and compliance matters. Tailor mobility solutions to address specific challenges, ensuring alignment with business goals and legal frameworks.
• Provide Support: Act as the primary point of contact for 300+ assignees, addressing their needs related to compensation, relocation, and compliance. Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Payroll, Tax, Legal) and external vendors to ensure smooth mobility services across functions.
• Reporting & Analytics: Skilled in creating and maintaining case progress reports, managing financials, and preparing analytics for senior leadership.