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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
Manager, People Business Partner OverviewMastercard is seeking a dynamic and experienced People Business Partner (PBP) Manager to support our teams across Australia and New Zealand. This role is responsible for driving strategic human resources initiatives, partnering closely with business leaders to deliver impactful HR solutions that enable business success. You will play a key role in shaping our people strategy, implementing global programs locally, and ensuring a best-in-class employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, fostering strong partnerships and guiding people-related decision-making.
- Lead the implementation of HR strategies and change initiatives aligned to business goals.
- Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (COEs), the Global Business Services Center (GBSC), and other PBPs to ensure consistent and effective execution of HR programs.
- Support cultural transformation, leadership development, succession planning, and performance management.
- Drive local delivery of global talent and rewards strategies, ensuring alignment with market practices and regulatory compliance.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, talent management, recruitment, total rewards, and organizational development.
- Monitor and analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and inform strategic recommendations.
- Lead workforce planning efforts, including staffing forecasts, and maintain market competitiveness in talent practices.
Your Experience & Expertise
- Proven track record of driving strategic talent initiatives and responding to evolving business needs.
- In-depth understanding of HR operations and employment law within Australia and New Zealand.
- Demonstrated success in advising and coaching senior leaders on people matters and local market dynamics.
- Strong collaboration experience with COEs and global HR teams to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.
- Capable of influencing and driving change across multiple stakeholder groups in a matrixed environment.
Why Mastercard?
At Mastercard, we believe in connecting everyone to priceless possibilities. We value curiosity, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. As part of our People & Capability team, you'll help shape an inclusive, innovative culture that empowers our people to thrive.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a strategic HR professional with a passion for people and a desire to help shape the future of work at Mastercard, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now via the links below and join us in building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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.
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