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Mastercard

Director, People Business Partner

Mastercard

. Partner with leaders across Northern Europe to execute people strategies, workforce plans and talent priorities .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeStockholm • SwedenLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading talent management, workforce planning, and organizational change initiatives within complex global environments. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders to drive business performance and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture across Northern Europe.

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Talent ManagementWorkforce PlanningOrganizational ChangeStakeholder ManagementNorthern European Employment Legislation

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Hard Skills
Succession PlanningPerformance ManagementData AnalysisMarket IntelligenceOrganizational Design
Soft Skills
CoachingInfluential CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingJudgement
Certifications & Qualifications
Mastercard Security Policies Compliance
Industry Keywords
Labour Market TrendsPeople StrategiesEmployee ExperienceBusiness PerformanceChange Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Partner with leaders across Northern Europe to execute people strategies, workforce plans and talent priorities
  • Serve as the operational escalation point for local HR requirements
  • Lead talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, performance management and year-end compensation activities
  • Guide and coach leaders through organisational design, change and transformation initiatives
  • Strengthen leadership capability, team effectiveness and business performance
  • Build partnerships with business leadership teams, Centres of Excellence and Shared Services
  • Deliver integrated people solutions and a consistent employee experience
  • Use workforce data, talent insights and market intelligence to identify trends and inform business decisions
  • Advise on employment legislation, labour market trends and regulatory requirements
  • Lead people management for a team of People Business Partners across Northern Europe

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Demonstrate success partnering with senior business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that drive business performance, organisational effectiveness and growth
  • Advanced experience leading talent, workforce planning, succession, performance management and organisational change initiatives within a complex global matrix organisation
  • Experience leading, developing and inspiring teams, with ability to build capability, drive performance and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture
  • Trusted advisor and influential coach, able to build credibility and challenge constructively at all levels
  • Ability to use data, insights and market intelligence to identify trends, solve problems and guide business decisions
  • Ability to execute operational and strategic priorities across Northern Europe and broader Europe
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working across matrixed global organisations
  • Strong judgement, commercial acumen and expertise in Northern European employment legislation and labour market dynamics
  • Must abide by Mastercard security policies and practices
  • Must ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information
  • Must report suspected information security violations or breaches
  • Must complete periodic mandatory security trainings