noun
overseas representative; expatriate employee
Refers to an employee sent by a company to work in a foreign branch or office. Often used in business contexts.
彼は海外駐在員としてシンガポールに赴任した。
He was posted to Singapore as an overseas representative.
海外駐在員の家族も一緒に移住することが多い。
The families of expatriate employees often relocate with them.
駐在員 is a more general term for a resident representative or stationed employee, not necessarily overseas. 海外駐在員 specifically adds the overseas context.
Compound of 海外 (overseas) + 駐在 (residing, stationed) + 員 (member, personnel).