Global mobility professionals have long been responsible for ensuring smooth, compliant, and cost-efficient employee moves across borders. But as workforces become more distributed and international assignments more fluid, payroll—once considered “an HR or finance function”—is now deeply intertwined with mobility strategy. Timely payments, tax accuracy,...

Global mobility’s role has been evolving for decades. Once seen primarily as a logistical support team—arranging visas, handling housing allowances, and tracking expatriate benefits—it has steadily grown into a strategic partner in workforce planning and risk management. Long before the pandemic, mobility leaders were already...