Global Immigration Strategy Leader

Mastercard Inc.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Manager, Global Immigration Strategy to advance Mastercard's global immigration policy, governance, and regulatory response efforts. This pivotal role collaborates with HR, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership to align immigration programs with workforce needs while maintaining compliance and managing risk.

The role focuses on navigating the U.S. employment-based immigration landscape and shaping Mastercard's broader global immigration strategy,

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.

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.

Skills

Immigration expertise

Global mobility

Regulatory analysis

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Vendor management

Job description

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Manager, Global Immigration Strategy to advance Mastercard's global immigration policy, governance, and regulatory response efforts. This pivotal role collaborates with HR, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership to align immigration programs with workforce needs while maintaining compliance and managing risk.

The role focuses on navigating the U.S. employment-based immigration landscape and shaping Mastercard's broader global immigration strategy,