Global Immigration Strategy Lead

Mastercard Inc.; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. in Purchase, NY seeks a Manager, Total Rewards - Immigration Strategy to lead the global immigration agenda, drive governance standards, and strengthen regulatory response across HR, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership.

You will monitor regulatory developments, translate them into practical guidance, and partner with Legal, Global Mobility, and Talent teams to shape policy, processes, and programs while focusing on the U.S. employment-based immigration environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 decision-making 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.
• Serve as the subject matter expert, advising 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 strong cross-functional partnerships to advance workforce and business objectives.
• Deliver guidance, training, and communications on immigration-related topics.

Job description

Mastercard Inc. in Purchase, NY seeks a Manager, Total Rewards - Immigration Strategy to lead the global immigration agenda, drive governance standards, and strengthen regulatory response across HR, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership.

You will monitor regulatory developments, translate them into practical guidance, and partner with Legal, Global Mobility, and Talent teams to shape policy, processes, and programs while focusing on the U.S. employment-based immigration environment.