Managing Director, Global Lead HR Business Partner - Technology & Operations

About this role

Partnering with senior executives across our Technology and Operations organization and Innovation Office, you will lead all people related strategies, implementation of talent practices, and oversee all people matters globally. Effectively leading a team of ~7 HR Business Partners globally for this vast and diverse set of functions, is essential to BlackRock’s current functioning and for its future growth.

The role is responsible for leading forward-looking people strategies, working closely with senior leaders to shape and deliver a tailored best-in-class talent agenda, consulting on talent-related business decisions and partnering with enterprise HR functions. You will serve as the central point of contact and right hand to business leaders to support critical day-to-day issues as they arise, and strategic talent programs, with a forward view.  Reporting to the Global Head of HR Business Partners and serving as a member of the Global BP Leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in helping set the strategic direction of the HRBP function, and be an energetic, horizontal leader across HR.

To succeed in this business-critical role, you will need proven experience in building trust and credibility with executive teams and employees as well as a track record of the successful execution of people-related programs and initiatives. You should possess a solid understanding of BlackRock's commercial and functional priorities and an ability to translate those to relevant people strategies. Experience as an HRBP in a dynamic financial services organization will be highly valuable, along with experience in a broader talent role and leadership development.

Our global leadership team believes the long-term sustainability of the firm is heavily dependent on its people, and through the role of the Business Partner, we are at the helm of fostering a unifying culture, encouraging innovation and risk-taking, to continuously develop, retain and recruit outstanding talent. BlackRock strives to inspire and engage its talent by providing and enabling high performance and great careers, an inclusive culture and great teams and people managers.

About BlackRock - HR Business Partner Team

At BlackRock, we are building a world class HR team. We are passionate about finding, growing, and retaining the best talent to help deliver on the firm’s purpose; to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our HRBPs lead the delivery of all HR services to internal client functions to drive outstanding employee performance and lead the overall BlackRock talent agenda. This is achieved through a focus on a culture that welcomes diverse people and perspectives to foster creative solutions and avoid groupthink, well-being, providing expert insights & advice, and embracing resiliency, agility, and scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the global functional heads to lead a creative and dynamic talent strategy. Serve as a critical thought partner to the business to anticipate, shape and influence organizational change, outlining how to structure and evolve critical senior teams.
• Evaluate compensation and equity structures to ensure they are market competitive.
• Define the organizational, talent and diversity strategies and connect the dots across the businesses they support.
• Be a vocal champion of fostering a culture which reflects our inclusion and belonging strategy.
• Advise senior leaders through coaching and elevated performance improvement measures.
• Effectively evaluate the specific needs of the various talent pools and ensure that people strategies accurately reflect the nuanced needs of those employees.
• Use data, metrics and people analytics to provide insights and influence organizational and talent decisions.

Knowledge Base and Experience

• Ability to forge deep relationships with a large set of clients across various functions – and quickly get to the position of being a trusted advisor to the leaders and their leadership teams.
• Strong solid understanding of teams in the HR function, including compensation practices, organizational development, change management, employee relations, talent & culture, performance management, training, recruitment, and global employee law.
• Possesses a background in talent and/or proven experience driving talent strategy.
• Proven ability in leading successful operations within a global, matrixed (geographic/functional) work environment where collaboration is key to success.
• Prior experience as a strong people manager with the ability to develop, coach and lead experienced HR professionals.
• A background in asset management/financial services is not a prerequisite, but there is an expectation that the individual will have a passion to learn about BlackRock’s business.

Professional and Cultural Characteristics

• A dynamic and adaptable leader with the ability to take care of ambiguous and fluid situations. Able to prioritize multiple deliverables and deadlines while acting with a solutions-oriented approach to solving business problems.
• Operates with a positive attitude, and ability to listening to others to be keenly attuned to the pulse of our employees’ and our teams.
• Exceptional coaching skills at all levels and a passion for developing leaders as well as comfort when advising executive leadership.
• Proven alignment with BlackRock’s Principles as indicated by examples of work experience.
• Possesses both the intellectual horsepower and courage to influence, push back and defend points of view. Challenges the status quo while remaining constructive, collaborative, and aware of when to concede.
• Exceptional business sense with a commercial approach that is action-oriented and decisive.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to credibly represent HR in internal and external leadership forums.
• Capable of interpreting data and recognizing trends and themes, with the ability to provide consultative mentorship that translates into the real environment.
• Keeps pace in a hard-working, often demanding business and culture.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 15-plus years of demonstrated success and recent experience in senior HR roles.
• Bachelor’s degree and MBA or equivalent experience preferred.

Scope of Functions Covered

• Technology & Operations, Innovation Office

 

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$270,000.00 - USD$350,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

 

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

 

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.