Global Employment Transition Specialist

@ Horizons

About the Role

The Global Employment Transition Specialist at Horizons is responsible for leading global expansion initiatives by establishing and managing company-owned legal entities in key markets. This role includes optimizing the partner ecosystem and transitioning client operations from third-party vendors to direct management, with an emphasis on compliance, cost-reduction, and scalable operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive roadmap for global entity incorporation.
• Conduct market research on law firms, CPAs, payroll, and compliance specialists.
• Validate incorporation feasibility and ensure local compliance.
• Manage the complete entity setup process from provider selection to incorporation delivery.
• Create and maintain a Global Expansion Knowledge Base.
• Collaborate with internal teams to operationalize new entities for client onboarding.
• Develop a strategy to transition clients from external vendors to direct management.
• Identify and manage partnerships with key local providers in payroll, tax, immigration, and mobility.
• Negotiate commercial terms and monitor partner performance.
• Act as the primary contact for strategic partners and resolve escalations.
• Stay informed on global market trends to identify expansion opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Law, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in global expansion, partnership management, or vendor management.
• Strong understanding of entity incorporation, employment compliance, and global HR/payroll operations.
• Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills across multiple geographies.
• Excellent organizational abilities with a track record of managing multiple international projects.
• Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset with cross-team collaboration experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

What It’s Like Working at Horizons

At Horizons, you will work on a groundbreaking workforce management platform that empowers global talent acquisitions without compliance or payroll worries. Enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, asynchronous and remote-first work environment, opportunity to work abroad temporarily, growth prospects, and the latest hardware provided on day one.

Key Skills/Competency

• Global Expansion
• Entity Incorporation
• Compliance
• Partnership Management
• Market Research
• Stakeholder Negotiation
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Operational Readiness
• Strategic Planning