Manager, Total Rewards - Immigration Strategy
About The Position
The Manager, Global Immigration Strategy advances Mastercard’s global immigration strategy, governance framework, and regulatory response efforts. The role partners across HR, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership to ensure immigration programs support workforce needs while managing compliance obligations and business risk. As Mastercard’s immigration subject matter expert, the role monitors global regulatory developments, assesses business impacts, and drives policy, process, and program enhancements in response to changes in the immigration landscape. It focuses particularly on the U.S. employment-based immigration environment while helping shape the company’s broader global immigration strategy, governance, and compliance approach across key markets worldwide. This is a strategic Center of Excellence role focused on policy, governance, regulatory intelligence, and program development. The posting is not for a current vacancy; Mastercard is seeking resumes for consideration when jobs become available.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in immigration, global mobility, or a related field.
- Experience supporting global immigration programs within a multinational organization.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment-based immigration, including H-1B sponsorship, PERM labor certification, and prevailing wage requirements.
- Working knowledge of global immigration frameworks and work authorization requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience assessing regulatory and policy developments and translating complex requirements into practical business recommendations.
- Experience developing policies, governance frameworks, or process improvements.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Experience managing external immigration providers and strategic partnerships.
- Experience implementing immigration technology or process improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting immigration compliance audits, government inquiries, or regulatory remediation initiatives.
- Must abide by Mastercard security policies and practices, protect the confidentiality and integrity of accessed information, report suspected information security violations or breaches, and complete mandatory security trainings.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain global immigration policies, sponsorship frameworks, governance standards, and decision-making guidelines.
- Evaluate immigration-related risks and recommend solutions that balance compliance obligations, workforce needs, and business objectives.
- Influence decisions through strategic insights, recommendations, and governance processes.
- Monitor immigration, work authorization, and workforce mobility developments across key jurisdictions.
- Assess the impact of regulatory, legislative, and policy changes on Mastercard’s workforce, talent strategy, and operations.
- Translate complex regulatory developments into practical guidance and actionable recommendations for stakeholders and leadership.
- Lead cross-functional responses to regulatory changes, including updates to policies, processes, systems, and communications.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across immigration programs, processes, and technologies.
- Partner with Legal, Talent Acquisition, and Global Mobility teams to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Support audit readiness, risk mitigation efforts, and governance reviews.
- Develop reporting and metrics to support program oversight, decision-making, and effectiveness.
- Advise on immigration and work authorization implications associated with remote work, business travel, talent deployment, and other cross-border employment matters.
- Manage strategic relationships with immigration providers and technology partners.
- Build cross-functional partnerships to advance workforce and business objectives.
- Deliver guidance, training, and communications on immigration-related topics.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible spending account and health savings account.
- Paid leaves, including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave.
- 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time.
- 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, prorated based on date of hire.
- 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays.
- 401(k) with a company match.
- Deferred compensation for eligible roles.
- Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities.
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
