Description
Mastercard is seeking a senior Employee Relations leader with deep expertise in workplace investigations, employment law, policy interpretation, and risk management.
The Director, Employee Relations will serve as a strategic advisor to People Business Partners, Employment Counsel, Compliance, and business executives on complex employee matters with legal, regulatory, and reputational implications.
Key responsibilities:
- Investigate employee relations concerns, including complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other work-related issues.
- Prepare investigative documentation, including interview notes and summary of findings.
- Partner with Employment Law to support litigation readiness, regulatory inquiries, and employment-related compliance initiatives.
- Develop and enhance global employee relations policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
- Conduct thorough fact-finding, witness interviews, and evidence reviews to support investigation outcomes and recommendations.
- Assess legal, regulatory, employee experience, and reputational risk associated with employment-related decisions.
- Deliver training and coaching to HR and business leaders on employee relations practices and employment law developments.
- Lead cross-functional projects to strengthen organizational culture, compliance, and employee experience.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) with a minimum 5+ years of practicing employment law.
- 10+ years of employee relations, employment law, workplace investigations, or a related field.
- Experience advising on complex US employment law and employee relations issues.
- Strong knowledge of US employment law and investigative skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven project management skills.
Mastercard offers a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions. The base salary offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits include:
- Insurance (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
- 401k with a best-in-class company match
- Deferred compensation for eligible roles
- Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
- Eligibility for tuition reimbursement