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Manage agreed annual processes to ensure timely and efficient delivery of key expat activities (e.g. salary review, tax year ends, incentive releases etc.) * Build relationships with key stakeholders ...

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Senior Project Manager Lead

Austin, TX · On-site

$90K - $151K/yr

Beyond milestone tracking, this individual functions as a key project management diplomat across the site-synchronizing daily priorities between design groups, general contractors, expat engineering ...

Payroll Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$22.50 - $30.50/hr

Process bi-weekly Canadian and monthly Expat payroll * Thoroughly audit payroll register and other reports to identify corrections prior to confirming the payroll * Respond to employee inquiries, by ...

Manage international assignments, expat compensation proposals, and documentation. * Monitor macroeconomic indicators and advise leadership on potential impacts. * Lead the annual salary increase and ...

Partner with Client's Executive Compensation, Expat Tax Services, Treasury, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and HR departments to effect accurate and timely transaction processing. * Understand roles and ...

Payroll Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$65 - $85/hr

Process bi-weekly Canadian and monthly Expat payroll* Thoroughly audit payroll register and other reports to identify corrections prior to confirming the payroll* Respond to employee inquiries, by ...

Partner with Client's Executive Compensation, Expat Tax Services, Treasury, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and HR departments to effect accurate and timely transaction processing. * Understand roles and ...

Partners closely with Mexico generalists to answer benefits questions and prepare onboarding materials as needed, as well as be the main point of contact for our Canada and Expat employees, with ...

Benefits Specialist

Austin, TX · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

Partners closely with Mexico generalists to answer benefits questions and prepare onboarding materials as needed, as well as be the main point of contact for our Canada and Expat employees, with ...

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How much do expat jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for expat in Texas is $63,656.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,800.00 and $73,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an expat?

An Expat job refers to a position held by a person who is living and working in a country other than their country of citizenship. Expatriates, or expats, often relocate for work assignments, career opportunities, or personal growth. These jobs can be temporary or long-term and may come with benefits like relocation assistance, housing, and cultural adaptation support. Expats work in various industries, including finance, technology, healthcare, and education. The experience allows professionals to gain international exposure and develop cross-cultural skills.

What are some common challenges expats face when starting a new job abroad?

One of the most frequent challenges expats encounter is adapting to a new cultural and professional environment, which may include language barriers, different workplace expectations, and unfamiliar business etiquette. Integrating into local teams and understanding organizational structures can take time, but support from onboarding programs or mentoring systems may be available. Living and working in a new country often also involves managing practical matters such as securing housing, healthcare, and understanding local laws. Many employers provide relocation assistance and cross-cultural training to help expats transition smoothly. Embracing flexibility and maintaining open communication with your employer and colleagues will help you overcome these challenges and grow professionally.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the expat position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Expat, you need strong cross-cultural communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to navigate foreign environments, usually supported by relevant professional qualifications in your field. Familiarity with digital collaboration tools, language learning applications, and local regulatory requirements or certifications can be highly beneficial. Resilience, cultural sensitivity, and proactive problem-solving distinguish successful expats. These capabilities are vital for building relationships, handling challenges, and effectively performing your job while integrating into a new country.

What are the most commonly searched types of Expat jobs in Texas?

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What cities in Texas are hiring for Expat jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Expat job openings:

Infographic showing various Expat job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,656 per year, or $30.6 per hour.

Global Mobility Manager (Regional)

GKN Aerospace

Westlake, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


GKN Aerospace rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The North America Global Mobility Manager is responsible for managing mobility programs across the United States, Mexico and Canada, ensuring the successful delivery of domestic and international assignment, relocation, immigration, tax, and compliance services. This role serves as a strategic partner to HR, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, and external vendors, while ensuring compliance, cost effectiveness, and an exceptional employee experience.
The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end mobility operations, provide guidance on complex mobility matters and support business growth through innovative mobility solutions.
Work closely and collaboratively within the Regional Mobility model, reporting into the Global Mobility Director.
Job Responsibilities
  • Provide global mobility expertise and advice to NA colleagues on globally mobile employees including international assignments & business travellers, to support compliance, adherence to policy and minimisation of risk.
  • Proactively support assignment and business travel planning, identifying potential issues and possible solutions in advance, as well as opportunities to minimise assignment costs.
  • Responsible for US immigration, with reference to assignments and potential support on domestic cases. Facilitated by working with immigration lawyer, to ensure highest standards of quality, compliance and timeliness.
  • Manage agreed annual processes to ensure timely and efficient delivery of key expat activities (e.g. salary review, tax year ends, incentive releases etc.)
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization and serve as technical advisor to the business on North America compliance, policy, planning, tax/tax-equalization, social security immigration and administrative requirements and timelines.
  • Leverage expertise to follow processes with internal stakeholders (including corporate tax, HR, payroll, export control, finance, travel) and third-party vendors (including immigration, tax, relocation, medical insurance), including cost projection calculations, tax impact assessment and compliance requirements analysis.
  • Work with domestic US payroll team to manage US International payroll requirements and tax compliance process, including liaison with external vendors for wage and tax calculations/gross-ups and payroll upload.
  • Manage international business traveller activity to the region.
  • Use strong understanding and knowledge to provide guidance on North America requirements and compliance.
  • Actively participate in Mobility process development and systems selection, upgrades and updates. Find innovative solutions to Mobility requirements and sourcing needs.
  • Stay abreast of updates in Global Mobility compliance and trends. Regularly participate in conferences, roundtables and other educational opportunities.

Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant Global Mobility experience with a multinational corporation
  • Strong knowledge of globally mobile employee considerations, including tax, immigration and payroll.
  • SAP Success Factors experience
  • Strong diplomatic and empathetic skills as well as excellent relationship development and customer service skills.
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing business needs
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal/external, international/domestic contacts.
  • Flexible and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Able to travel within the US region as required by the Position as well as incidentally internationally.
  • Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements

Preferred Qualification:
  • Having worked in multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams in an international setting.
  • Understanding of relevant technology, trends and best practices currently affecting Mobility and immigration
  • Self-driven, innovative, creative, good problem solver, and passionate about customer/client success with a proven track record
  • Strategic and consultative with advanced interpersonal, project and vendor management skills

We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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