Manager, Employee Relations

We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Job Title

Manager, Employee Relations

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.

Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

Overview

Mastercard is looking for an experienced Employee Relations professional to join its Global Employee Relations team. Working closely with the People Business Partners, employment law, compliance and business stakeholders, the desired candidate will develop and leverage ER best practices and processes to support our culture of decency and fairness consistent with Mastercard values and local laws.

Hybrid flexible working is available.

Role

• Provide expert advice to People Business Partners, managers and employees about company policies and processes
• Partner with internal employment counsel, compliance and People Business Partners to effectively manage employee relations issues/investigations
• Investigate concerns raised, including complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other work-related issues
• Prepare investigative documentation, including interview notes and summary of findings
• Prepare, track and maintain appropriate investigation and reorganization data and documentation
• Use case management system to manage cases from intake to resolution
• Provide and manage periodic reporting to relevant senior stakeholders
• Establish strong cross-functional relationships at all levels and geographies
• For the EMEA region, provide sound ER advice and guidance to People Business Partners and managers on a range of ER topics such as performance management, merger and acquisition, disciplinary processes, absence management and managing risk in termination of employment within the framework of leading with care
• Partner with relevant control functions on investigations and outcomes
• Create insights from data to inform process and improvements to drive a culture consistent with Mastercard values

All About You

Experience of multi-national, fast-paced organization

CIPD qualified or equivalent work experience

Deep human resources experience, with demonstrated passion for employee relations

Solid understanding of employment and labor laws

Proven project management skills with demonstrated ability to drive global projects

Experience advising on a wide range of employee relations issues

Strong investigative skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to organize and analyze data

Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and respect

Exceptional detail and follow-up skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

COVID-19 Considerations

We value the safety of each member of our community because we know we’re all in this together. In many locations, which may change over time, we’ve implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview candidates by video or phone. In addition, in some locations, only individuals who have been fully vaccinated will be permitted inside Mastercard offices until further notice.

In the US, Mastercard is a government contractor, which may legally require most Mastercard employees to be vaccinated unless a verified approved medical or religious exemption is granted. Further, we are currently making every effort towards having employees return to work in the office 2 days per week, if that makes sense for their team. Everyone must be vaccinated to enter Mastercard offices at this time. Therefore, we expect all candidates to be vaccinated or to be approved for a medical or religious accommodation prior to commencing work at Mastercard.

Corporate Security Responsibility

Responsibilities

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.