Matthew Keck
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Highly skilled, results-oriented Global Mobility Manager with 20+ years of experience with a solid understanding of global mobility programs. Global and Domestic experience including; full-cycle international assignments, expatriate taxation, domestic relocation, immigration, expense management, compensation, home sale (GBO, BVO, Direct Sale) and vendor management. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, accentuated by a verifiable ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy, and professionalism when working with internal and external stakeholders. Significant experience with RFP, global implementation and transition of new programs, and policies. Deep commitment to service excellence while balancing empathy and service delivery for all stakeholders. Proficient in using a variety of mobility support and HR management tools, with a focus on precision and attention to detail.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager Global Mobility
Stryker Corporation
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2014 - 02.2024
- End to end support for all types of relocation cases: temporary assignments, permanent relocations, commuters, temporary business travelers, remote working arrangements. Managed 50+ relocation cases per year.
- Partner for relocating employees, HRBPs, management, finance, compensation, benefits, and external suppliers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive
Senior International Assignment Analyst
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
01.2004 - 05.2014
- Prepared cost projection based on assignment conditions for HR and management review and approval
- Managed over 100 active assignments.
- Guided HR business partners and management through policy questions
- Identified potential exceptions to policy and inform on cost of exception and frequency specific exception is granted to other assignees
- Provided assignment orientation to new assignees, and act as main point contact for assignee during secondment
- Coordinated initiation with global vendors for immigration, relocation and taxes to support start and end of assignment and resolve any issues with vendors
- Managed US payroll issues and ensure non-US payroll teams are implementing assignment allowances correctly
- Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research
- Optimized core processes to improve business performance and operational agility
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data
Tax Professional
Deloitte LLP
Milwaukee, WI
05.2002 - 12.2003
- Prepared US tax returns for international assignees, including tax orientation and ongoing support with assignees
- Assisted with billing and client reporting.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation
- Developed tax plans and projections to help clients meet objectives
- Calculated estimated tax payments for clients
Tax Professional
Arthur Andersen LLP
Milwaukee, WI
09.2001 - 05.2002
- Prepared US tax returns for international assignees, including tax orientation and ongoing support with assignees.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation
Education
MPA - Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater 09.1997 - 05.2001
Skills
Data AnalyticsConflict Resolution
Policy Implementation
Operations Management
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Analytical Thinking
Calm Under Pressure
Excellent Communication
Timeline
Manager Global Mobility
Stryker Corporation
01.2014 - 02.2024
Senior International Assignment Analyst
Johnson Controls, Inc.
01.2004 - 05.2014
Tax Professional
Deloitte LLP
05.2002 - 12.2003
Tax Professional
Arthur Andersen LLP
09.2001 - 05.2002
MPA - Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
09.1997 - 05.2001