Vice President, HR Business Partner London, England
Job description
About this role
BlackRock Description:
Our mission at BlackRock is to create a better financial future for our clients. And to achieve our mission, we are building a different kind of brand in the world of finance, one squarely rooted in our purpose of helping more and more people experience financial well-being. We know investor expectations, behaviors, and perceptions are changing – and at BlackRock, we see this as opportunity. An opportunity to challenge businesses to reach higher standards. An opportunity to use technology to think beyond what’s possible. An opportunity to provide investment solutions for every need. And an opportunity to simplify a complex world – and help investors chart a path to financial health.
About the Role:
The BlackRock Human Resources team strives to transform the human resources function in the same way we are transforming access to financial well-being. We are students of the market and technology that are passionate about finding, growing and retaining the best talent to help deliver on the firm’s purpose to help more people build a strong financial future.
Our HR Business Partners live our values, understand how our culture comes to life, and possess a deep knowledge of the business and delivery of all HR services to internal client groups to drive outstanding performance. You will learn the business and culture inside and out so that you are able to provide strategic HR partnership to senior leaders and teams within Technology to enhance their growth and impact.
The ideal candidate has a passion for solving complex challenges and gets excited about leveraging to address talent priorities. You will work on key initiatives and projects in areas such as talent development, employee relations, culture, and diversity, in addition to managing annual talent processes. This is a great opportunity to be a change agent in a fast-paced, growing, environment.
We’ll trust you to:
Play a role in the design and management of talent projects in support of our business strategy and operational priorities.
Provide advice and guidance on various topics including performance management, leadership development, compensation, succession planning, coaching, and talent reviews.
Work on high-impact engagement activities, with an emphasis on employee experience and DEI-related initiatives.
Partner with managers and recruiting to develop hiring plans that support business objectives and advance business priorities.
Support the business through organizational changes and development as needed.
Your clients and colleagues will depend on you to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the vision, purpose, and strategy of the business.
Establish effective partnerships with business leaders to influence talent decisions by providing tailored advice and leveraging expertise for specific business needs.
Drive informed decision-making by using data to identify trends; work with business leaders to determine the root causes of issues and develop effective solutions.
Partner with HR functional teams such as Employee Relations, Compensation Talent Acquisition, etc. to execute on business priorities and identify solutions.
You need to have:
7+ years of HR business partner or generalist experience, ideally in a high-volume environment working closely with leaders and employees.
Ability to use data analytics in generating insights and presenting findings back to the business, as well as tracking and disseminating key HR data.
Demonstrated experience influencing and building strong and trusted relationships and networks.
Ability to execute firm-wide talent initiatives with excellence in a fast paced, global corporate environment, commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
Strong communication skills along with the ability to articulate a variety of issues to different audiences, tailoring messages accordingly.
We’d love to see:
Demonstrated ability to inspire trust and openness amongst colleagues and clients together with a reputation for high personal integrity.
Experience building consensus on a cross-functional basis.
A highly motivated, energizing attitude and team-orientation that inspires others to seek higher levels of performance.
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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 current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.
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.
