VP, HR Business Partner

About this role

BlackRock China Fund Management Corporation (FMC):

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being and the firm has a long history of investing in and serving investors in China. BlackRock aspires to become the leading global asset management firm operating in China and is committed to contributing to the long-term development of the local asset management industry. BlackRock China Fund Management Company, a Shanghai-based wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, aims to extend its asset and risk management expertise and offer Chinese investors innovative and diversified mutual fund products and investment solutions to help transform more cash savers into long-term investors.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnership

• Provide HR consulting and execution to business leaders to ensure that their talent strategy, goals and priorities are driven by business needs and aligned with the firm’s talent agenda
• Gain and maximize a full understanding of the client’s objectives, goals and issues 
• Partner with the business on all key talent decisions, providing HR advice and expertise, tailored for specific business needs.  Leverage subject matter experts form the wider HR functions as appropriate 
• Support the business with organizational change and development as necessary, influencing leaders to address complex organizational design issues where required for business success.
• Analyze and present relevant data driven metrics and insights to the business to drive the focus and execution of strategy.
• Support the clients with navigating change, developing solutions and tailoring HR programs to support employee engagement and retention 
• Provide a catalyst for One BlackRock by reinforcing and evolving BlackRock’s culture as a key foundation of our success; seeking to increase employee effectiveness 
• Collaborate and develop high performing partnerships with the broader HR team and other internal key stakeholders
• Develop and present on key HR-related issues as needed.

Talent Acquisition & Management

• Support clients in the execution of BlackRock’s annual talent practices, including compensation, performance management, talent review, succession planning and promotion
• Facilitate talent review and succession planning discussions and work with the senior HR BP’s to help implement plans and conduct appropriate follow up
• Partner with the Talent team to assess, define and execute the development needs of assigned businesses
• Work with the business and Talent Acquisition team to ensure delivery of an effective hiring plan by attracting the most talented, skilled and diverse workforce, and leverage BlackRock’s strong employer brand to ensure a cost-effective recruiting strategy.

Employee Relations

• Partner with HR ER team, legal counsel, and other key stakeholders on the identification, escalation, risk mitigation and resolution of employee relations issues.

Rewards

• Partner with Reward team on the execution of the annual compensation cycle as well as identified compensation issues throughout the year.
• Take a leadership role in the application of the firm’s reward philosophy and processes through proactive consultation with the client and partnership with the compensation team to drive a meritocracy

HR Operations

• Support the delivery of effective and efficient Employee Services through a detailed understanding of HR Operations, guiding clients on what we offer and connecting them with internal subject matter experts to assist with specific situations as necessary.

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years’ HR experience in a global, matrix, fast paced environment, preferably as a Relationship Manager / Business Partner
• Experience within Asset Management would be desirable
• Demonstrated expertise and experience serving in a consultative capacity to senior business leaders, shaping organizational strategy, goals and alignment
• Experience working across cultures in a matrix environment required
• Experience working across the various HR disciplines including compensation, recruiting and talent management
• Ability to execute firm-wide talent initiatives with excellence in a fast paced, global corporate environment; commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• Experience analyzing and presenting findings and reports back to the business
• Experience managing a variety of employee relations issues across geographies

SKILLS:

• Strong client relationship management and consulting
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, logically and analytically
• Partners across a matrix and region easily, shares relevant information readily
• Demonstrates and models highly effective leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
• Creates and inspires trust and openness among colleagues and clients together with a reputation for high personal integrity
• Comfortable ‘owning’ the detail as well as thinking strategically
• Capable of flexing solutions to changing demands: anticipating the local, regional, global impact
• Commercial acumen and demonstrated interest in financial services, investing, operations and asset management 

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.