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
Overview
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.
Want more jobs like this?
Get jobs in São Paulo, Brazil delivered to your inbox every week.
Vice President, Human Resources - Brazil
We are looking for a strategic and people-centric HR leader to join our People & Capabilities team as Vice President, Human Resources for Brazil. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing HR strategies that align with Mastercard's business goals and cultural values. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving initiatives that foster a high-performance culture, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will partner with business leaders across verticals to ensure the successful implementation of HR programs and policies, while also serving as a cultural change agent and advocate for our people, reporting to the LAC Senior Vice President of HR based in São Paulo, Brazil.
Role
• Ensure alignment of HR strategies with business goals.
• Shape and execute the HR strategy for Brazil, aligning with regional and global frameworks.
• Lead talent development, attraction, retention, and workforce planning for the future.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance HR effectiveness and delivery.
• Provide coaching and advisory support to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to drive impactful programs.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.
• Champion innovation and best practices to maintain Mastercard's reputation as a top employer
All About You
• 15+ years of HR Business Partner experience in multi-country environments, ideally in technology, consumer goods, or retail sectors.
• Proven track record in leading change management and cultural transformation initiatives.
• Strong experience in building collaborative, high-performance cultures.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred. MBA or Master's degree highly desirable.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate business needs and leverage external data insights.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities with agility and sound judgment.
• Strong leadership and people development capabilities.
• Effective communicator with excellent analytical and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed
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.