Best Global Mobility Software 2025: 8 Must-Have Features

Are you spending countless hours working your way through complex international employment laws while trying to mobilize a global team?

HR leaders across the globe are facing the mounting challenge of supporting global mobility while maintaining compliance and providing positive employee experiences. All too often, companies discover too late that their existing HR systems simply weren’t built for today’s global workforce.

Deel Immigration has helped thousands of companies navigate mobility. We've seen firsthand how our technology transforms this administrative and logistical nightmare into a strategic advantage. Having facilitated immigration, relocations, and visa renewals across 150+ countries, we've built a software system that makes mobility seamless.

For HR teams struggling with disorganised systems that are no longer fit for purpose, global mobility software is a lifeline. With the right platform, companies of all sizes can now mobilize high-performing global teams without the risks and administrative headaches that once made international operations prohibitively complex.

Let’s explore the eight essential features your global mobility software needs in 2025.

8 essential global mobility software features

To effectively manage international workforce operations, global mobility software should include: visa and immigration support, applicant tracking systems for recruitment, Employer of Record services, benefits administration, multi-currency payroll processing, relocation expense management, employee training and development, and performance tracking.

These features help companies hire, onboard, relocate, and manage global teams efficiently while ensuring compliance.

1. Immigration and visa management

Visa application processes are often time-consuming and demand a lot of paperwork and research to complete. Employees may give up applying for a visa because they lack time or support.

Utilizing visa and immigration support saves your teams from having to spend countless hours researching the country-specific forms and licenses that workers need to complete their applications.

Deel Immigration provides an end-to-end mobility solution, including:

• A dashboard for the employer and the worker
• Eligibility checker
• Document self-upload and e-signatures
• Case tracker
• Notifications and reminders
• Personal case manager
• 24/7 multi-channel support
• Relocation discounts
• Visa expiry alerts and renewals

See also: A Guide to Relocating Employees

2. Built-in ATS

A built-in applicant tracking system (ATS) is a crucial component for any global mobility software. An applicant tracking system, also known as ATS software, helps managers attract, hire, and maximize talent for the workforce.

A major part of a company’s global mobility is its ability to source international workers. Global recruitment means a broader talent pool and increased job applications to sift through. Going through hundreds of resumes can slow recruitment and negatively affect your overall business performance.

With built-in artificial intelligence tools and applicant tracking systems, you can organize resumes and conduct pre-hire assessments and screening to weed out unsuitable candidates and accelerate the hiring process.

Automation can also be used to schedule interviews and send out reminders to help move the candidate through the recruitment process, creating a more positive experience for everyone involved.

3. Employer of Record hiring

Global mobility is only possible if you can relocate or employ talent compliantly in their destination country. Traditionally, this meant setting up a local subsidiary—an expensive, months-long process that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

A built-in Employer of Record (EOR)solves this problem. An EOR has established entities in countries worldwide and can hire the employee on your behalf and sponsor their work visa. Essentially, it has a local foothold in a country you want to hire, so it can seamlessly hire an employee on your behalf while you maintain the day-to-day management.

Deel EOR is the largest EOR provider globally, with over 20,000 active employees under our 100+ entities. Each of these 100+ entities is solely owned and managed by Deel—we don’t outsource to third-party providers. With Deel as the official employer, you can rest assured knowing that all contracts and documentation are accurate and compliant.

4. Employee benefits management

Hiring an international employee or permanently relocating an existing employee often requires updating their contract with statutory benefits that align with the host country’s laws and requirements.

Planning and administering global employee benefits and perks can be demanding and time-consuming since statutory laws and availability vary by country.

A worthwhile global mobility software should provide the functionality to manage employee benefits, including complex and ever-changing healthcare packages, from one single platform.

Self-service options should also be available, enabling employees to select from appropriate benefits and perks that HR professionals can easily approve, expense, and reimburse.

With Deel Benefits, you can build and manage custom plans for your employees. Our tool is easy to use and benefits your global workforce. Options include health insurance, dental, disability, flex benefits, and more.

5. Global payroll

High bank fees, varying exchange rates, and a lack of tax compliance support make running global payroll difficult in international teams, negatively impacting employee experience and creating a lot of work for HR.

Fortunately, the best global mobility software also includes global payroll capabilities to enable organizations to make fast, automated payments in multiple currencies with low transaction costs. Automated tax calculations also remove the burden of researching new tax laws.

With Deel Global Payroll, both employees and contractors can easily access their payments from any location and device. The platform also offers multiple conveniences for contractors, like Deel Advance and Deel Card.

6. Relocation expense management

Suitable global mobility softwares should have built-in features that allow you to manage all relocation-related expenses in one place, providing complete visibility of costs and making your internal processes more efficient.

While an employee-requested move is often their financial responsibility, a company-led relocation can include several expenses for the company.

With Deel Global Payroll, managing these expenses couldn’t be easier—you can manage all payments in just a few clicks. When you update or localize a contract, the payroll system automatically reflects those changes—ensuring the worker is paid accurately and in compliance.

7. Training and development

When relocating an employee to a new location, they’ll often need additional training to help them get up to speed in their new market.

Having training and development built into your global mobility software (or the opportunity to integrate with educational tools) will offer significant benefits to your company in the long run.

92% of professionals rate professional development as important, which makes providing learning opportunities a key benefit for employers who want to stay competitive.

With Deel Engage, you can build custom training courses and manage performance reviews using AI-powered tools that save hours every week. The platform combines learning management, performance tracking, and employee development in one place, helping you retain top talent and build high-performing teams.

8. Team performance tracking

Top-tier global mobility software includes comprehensive talent management solutions to track performance metrics and display real-time data on dashboards. This information allows managers to spot patterns, identify issues early on, and ensure maximum efficiency in their global employees.

To accurately evaluate the performance of their global teams, business leaders need access to real-time employee data, a trail of each performance review and conversation with employees, and metrics to measure success.

Achieving all this on a global scale is nearly impossible if done manually.

Performance tracking on Deel Engage allows you to facilitate comprehensive feedback, ensure bias-free performance appraisals, and use OKRs and other goals for consistent team advancement.

How to choose the right global mobility software for your team

Choosing the right global mobility software for your team is a big decision. Take the time to consider what your pain points are and exactly what you’re looking for in a software.

Below, we outline some common pain points and questions you can ask software providers to help you gain an understanding of whether their platform is right for you.

Identify your pain points

Start by assessing your current global mobility challenges. Common issues include manual compliance tracking, fragmented vendor management, poor employee experience, and limited visibility into program costs and performance.

Gaining a better understanding of your specific pain points will help you know which features to prioritize, ultimately helping you decide on a particular software.

Ask questions

When choosing between different platforms, get in touch with support to ask any questions you may have. Examples of questions you may want to ask include:

• How do you keep your platform updated with changing international labor and tax laws?
• In how many countries can you support employment, relocation, and payroll?
• Can your platform integrate with HRIS, ATS, and payroll tools?
• What tools or portals do employees have access to during relocation?
• What certifications and protocols ensure our employee data is secure?
• What does your customer support look like for both employers and employees?
• Can we configure workflows, roles, or policies within your platform?

Strengthen your global mobility with Deel

Whether you’re expanding internationally, relocating employees, or managing a distributed workforce, Deel eliminates the complexity of global mobility.

Deel Immigration lets you hire in 150+ countries without legal entities. Our global payroll feature handles payments with automated tax calculations. And if you need visa support we manage the entire process, creating a stress-free relocation experience for your employees.

All this plus a comprehensive HR solutions for complete workforce management—from PTO tracking to real-time organizational insights.

Ready to accelerate your global mobility strategy? Schedule a free consultation today.