Talent & Culture, Associate

About this role

This role is to be a part of the India Talent & Culture team, located at Mumbai and will support the India & APAC offices with regards to talent & culture, leadership, talent assessment and high potential programs, learning and development across levels of management.

This position will report to VP - Talent & Culture India and will partner closely with Talent specialists, HR Business Partners, Business Leaders and other key regional and global stakeholders to inform and support the implementation of these initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the India & APAC Talent & Culture team to develop and implement talent development programs and initiatives that align with overall talent and culture agenda and drive growth for the business
• Own the design and delivery of tailored talent interventions in India scoping around high potential leaders’ acceleration, people managerial development and country-wide learning initiatives, ensuring high levels of understanding, participation and engagement
• Consult with Mumbai based HRBPs and business leaders, tailor content and roll out solutions based on business-specific learning needs.  Leverage content from across learning teams and take a balanced approach to development (70/20/10)
• Own the delivery of New Joiners Onboarding experience for the region, in collaboration with Talent & Culture Operations team.
• Own the design and execution of early career talent initiatives in India (Intern and Graduate Analyst Orientation)
• Lead the delivery of people manager development programs in APAC region (Managing at BlackRock)
• Support the assessment, development, coaching and feedback of high potential employees at all levels
• Understand and analyze the training trends on professional development, foundational learning and onboarding within the India offices, ensuring high levels of understanding and engagement
• Utilize analytics and qualitative data to inform design and decision making around talent and culture programs
• Ensure adept project management of learning, talent and performance initiatives are delivered with maximum business impact
• Manage and maintain relationships with external facilitators and training providers.  Assess and select new vendors as required and support vendor onboarding process
• Participate in adhoc projects across talent & culture team as needed
• Develop a deep understanding of the supported Academies, developmental and training programs

Knowledge/ Experience required

• 6+ years of relevant experience in the talent management & culture vertical
• Preferably with a post graduate degree/ diploma in HR or organizational psychology
• Proven experience in the following areas: Development and Career Planning, Instructional Design, Project Management, Design and Delivery of Learning
• Previous experience of working within a global matrix structure
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to partner effectively with business leaders and within HR function
• Analytical thinking, idea origination, proficient in working with data and drawing insights
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement skills
• Solid facilitation & presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively reach out to and communicate with stakeholders and program participants
• Knowledge of learning management applications (e.g. SAP Success Factors, Workday) preferred
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines within a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Experience with digital learning, capability definition, learning systems management
• Process orientation and attention to detail

Development Value

This is a great opportunity for a talent specialist to deepen or broaden their understanding of Talent, Learning and Development, Employee Engagement and Performance Management within the firm

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 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.