People Services Specialist - International Permanent Moves
Budapest, Hungary Regular Posted on Apr. 08, 2026 Closing on May. 23, 2026We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
People Servicesis a dynamic operations department committed to delivering best-in-class advisory support and HR solutions. We ensure efficient process completion at every stage of the employee lifecycle, guided by our core principle of customer-centricity.
Our teams work in close collaboration with People & Culture, Legal, Digital Services, CoE Business Partners, Workplace Experience, Purchases & Invoice, Payroll Partners, and People Services front-line teams across local countries and regions.
People Services operations in the Budapest Hubcover the following areas on a European or Global scale:
- People Life Cycle Management
- Knowledge Base Management & Employee Query Handling
- External Workforce Management
- Global Learning Services
- Quality, Performance, Employee Master Data & Reporting
- Mobility Services
Role Overview
Reporting to thePeople Services Manager for International Permanent Moves, you will serve as a key contact for mobility processes across all employee levels. You will provide expertise across immigration, stakeholder management, and HR tools while supporting employees throughout their journey at Sanofi.
In this role, you will be empowered to propose process improvements, drive change initiatives, and actively contribute to building an efficient, innovative, and future-ready organization.
Main Accountabilities
Local Foreign Hires
- Engage with foreign candidates to coordinate immigration processes, send welcome letters, and maintain clear communication throughout onboarding
- Collect position details, personal documents, and order immigration services
- Monitor applications and confirm employee start dates with relevant stakeholders
Job Changes & Work Permit Extensions
- Initiate work permit applications for job changes and extensions, ensuring accurate documentation
- Coordinate with People & Culture and People Services teams to manage company/position changes
- Monitor expiration dates and keep all stakeholders informed on status and required actions
Terminations
- Initiate immigration processes for departing employees and cancel work permits as required
- Maintain immigration tracker and manage key documents (pre-agreements, certifications, etc.)
- Oversee immigration administration tasks including Ügyfélkapu and Enter Hungary submissions
- Update Workday records, prepare monthly reports, and manage POs and invoices
- Identify and eliminate redundant activities through process improvement initiatives
- Champion Digital Transformation and promote self-service adoption
- Participate in process automation projects and keep documentation up to date as new cases arise
Expected Skills
- Strong understanding of immigration laws and processes
- Awareness of data privacy regulations (GDPR and equivalent)
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and deductive thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Knowledge of statutory and legal regulations is a plus
- Proficiency in HR / Human Capital Management tools, includingWorkdayandServiceNow(advantageous)
- AdvancedMicrosoft Excelskills (essential); broader MS Office proficiency required
- Familiarity with local immigration systems such asÜgyfélkapuandEnter Hungaryis a plus
- Self-motivated and results-driven, with a strong commitment to quality
- Customer-centric mindset with the ability to engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborative team player with an end-to-end mindset
- Highly organized, structured, and detail-oriented
Background & Experience
- 2+ years of relevant experience in global mobility management
- Knowledge of statutory and legal regulations is a plus
- Graduate or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
- Strong English language proficiency (minimum B2–C1) is required; additional European languages are a plus
- Hands-on experience in an HR Services role, preferably in an international, multicultural environment
PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.
Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
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Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.
Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.
Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.
BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.
PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.
Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).
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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, expertise, location, and others. Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs.
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