Associate People Specialist

Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Associate People Specialist
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a dedicated People Specialist Jr to join our HR team. This role plays a crucial part in supporting our employees and fostering a positive work environment. The People Specialist will be responsible for handling various aspects of employee relations, managing benefits operations, and enhancing the overall employee experience. The position focuses on operational HR tasks, including employee onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR support. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Role
Act as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries about benefits and other HR operational topics, providing timely and effective resolution.
Manage the operational aspects of employee benefits programs, including enrollment and vendor relations.
Support and coordinate employee processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
Oversee vacation tracking and ensure accurate and timely vacation management in alignment with company policies.
Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to support organizational goals and compliance.
All About You / Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Proven experience in HR operations, employee relations, or a similar role.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
Proactive mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to generate insights from data and produce clear and actionable reports.
Nice to have proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
If you are passionate about supporting employees and driving a positive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
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.