Manager, Total Rewards - Immigration Strategy

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

Title and Summary

Manager, Total Rewards - Immigration Strategy

The Manager, Global Immigration Strategy is responsible for advancing Mastercard's global immigration strategy, governance framework, and regulatory response efforts. This role partners across HR, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership to ensure immigration programs support workforce needs while effectively 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 an evolving immigration landscape. Particular emphasis will be placed on navigating the U.S. employment‑based immigration environment, while helping shape Mastercard'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.

Key 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.

Required Experience

• 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.

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role.

In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, 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, pro‑rated based on date of hire
• 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
• 401k with a best‑in‑class company match
• deferred compensation for eligible roles
• fitness reimbursement or on‑site fitness facilities
• eligibility for tuition reimbursement
• and many more

Benefits for Interns

• 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
• jury duty leave
• on‑site fitness facilities in some locations

Pay Ranges Purchase, New York: $112,000 - $179,000 USD O'Fallon, Missouri: $97,000 - $156,000 USD

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.