Vice President, People Business Partner

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O'Fallon, MO, USA
Hybrid
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We are a global technology company in the payments industry.
The Role
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
Vice President, People Business Partner
The Vice President, People Business Partner, Core Payments has primary responsibility for advancing a comprehensive talent strategy, which addresses all aspects of the employee lifecycle and organization design and development, in support of the business-wide strategic goals and performance. The portfolio for this role includes:• Digital Solutions Engineering, which builds and runs Mastercard's digital payment platforms - including gateways, authentication, tokenization, checkout services, prepaid services and processing - that enable secure, scalable access to the network across products and markets. • Optimization, which maximizes the performance, economics, and growth of Mastercard's core and digital solutions by applying data, pricing, and optimization capabilities - including Payment Optimization Platform (POP) to improve outcomes for clients and the enterprise. • Strategy and Execution, which enables strategy development for Core Payments, drives disciplined execution across priorities, while also leading the Program Enablement Office, Sales Enablement, and Risk for Core Payments
The People Business Partner will design and implement a strategy that supports the needs of Digital Solutions Engineering and Optimization, while aligning to the overarching strategy of Core Payments and Mastercard. This position reports to the Executive Vice President, People & Capability, Core Payments.
Role:
• Responsible for the development and implementation of talent strategies and initiatives, and management of people and organization activities for assigned portfolio.• Act as a positive cultural change agent, consultant and business advisor to the leadership team, enabling the execution of their business strategies and initiatives.• Partner with Mastercard's Centers of Excellence and regional People Business Partners to develop strategies and initiatives designed to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.• Serve as an advocate for employees and develop and implement initiatives designed to enhance employee engagement, development, and productivity.• Manage and perform a wide range of P&C activities including, but not limited to: strategic alignment, leadership development and succession planning, organization design, compensation assessment, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations management, and employee coaching.• Partner with Finance to manage the budget and forecasting of expenses related to employees and all other P&C activities.
All About You:
• Expertise as a People Business Partner supporting global, technical teams.• Experienced in consulting with senior business leaders and coaching people leaders and employees to drive strategic people and culture initiatives.• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization and develop strong relationships across all levels of the organization.• Ability to design and articulate strategic vision and plans, as well as execute those plans with excellence.• Strong business acumen coupled with efficient project management, negotiation and influencing skills.• Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability drive the people and culture agenda with speed, agility and quality.• Ability to travel domestically and globally, as needed.
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 [email protected] 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. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: 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. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $221,000 - $353,000 USD
O'Fallon, Missouri: $192,000 - $307,000 USD

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  • Retirement Support A 10% company retirement match (401k or equivalent) is explicitly highlighted in company materials. This level of employer contribution stands out as a core strength of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth A global minimum of 16 weeks fully paid new‑parent leave and generous U.S. PTO (vacation, personal days, holidays, sick time, and bereavement) are clearly spelled out. These provisions indicate broad time‑off coverage across life events.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Hybrid work, a four‑week “work from elsewhere” option, meeting‑free well‑being days, five paid volunteer days, mental‑health resources, and fitness reimbursement/on‑site gyms are emphasized. Together they reflect a holistic approach to flexibility and wellbeing.

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Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient 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.

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