Vice President, Executive Benefits

Company: ENGINEERINGUK
Location: New York
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

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We are recruiting for a passionate, motivated Executive Benefits specialist to join the Benefits function in HR at BlackRock.

This role will be responsible for driving our strategy and operation of executive benefits, including (but not limited to) Financial Wellness benefits and Health and Welfare benefits. This role will also act as a single point of contact to BlackRock's executive employees on individual benefits matters, including onboarding and retirement. This role will also participate in key strategic initiatives within the Benefits function and HR. This role will be an individual contributor and will not manage a team.

BlackRock's Global Benefits team's mission is to help employees thrive in every aspect of their lives. The team is dedicated to delivering benefits and resources that create an inclusive "One BlackRock" employee experience. We strive to recognize the unique needs of our people to support their health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive BlackRock's strategy to deliver competitive, differentiated benefits to executives
  
• Work with Benefits, HR and firmwide leadership to present recommendations on program enhancements
  
• Manage all aspects of program enhancements, including competitive RFPs, negotiations and implementation
  
• Design and implement a differentiated communication strategy on executive benefits, in partnership with Benefits leadership and Internal Communications teams
  
• Deliver a personalized experience to executives and act as a key point of contact on inquiries
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve any Executive benefits issues with applicable internal and external stakeholders with a sense of urgency
  
• Support the development and ongoing review of the financial wellness benefits strategy in the Americas (including retirement plans, an employee stock purchase plan and deferred compensation plans, as applicable).
  
• Monitor programs to ensure operational compliance with internal guidelines and country regulatory requirements
  
• Partner with HR Operations on risk mitigation strategy across Benefits to put in place controls and documentation processes to minimize associated risk
  
• Partner with internal stakeholders including global counterparts, corporate strategy, legal, tax, procurement, communications, and employee resource groups to accomplish initiatives
  
• Partner with our corporate communications teams on retirement and financial wellness communication delivery to our employee population
  
• M&A support related to benefits, as well as periodic operational support of Compliance and Regulatory initiatives
  
  Desired Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business or related field
    
  • 8-15 years of experience in relevant field
    
  • Strong knowledge in financial wellness benefits strategy, design, compliance, and operations
    
  • Prior experience interacting with Senior Leaders
    
  • Knowledge of human resources operations in a global organization
    
  • Passionate about the components of a benefits program as well as the ability to help design and implement innovations within a collaborative environment
    
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
    
  • Demonstrated project management and organization skills
    
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to perform detailed analysis of problems and identify resolutions
    
  • Understands when and how to escalate issues to manage risk
    
  • Advanced computer literacy: Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills a requirement
    
  • Results-oriented; successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve own performance
    
  • Ability to develop relationships with people at all levels of the organization and a broad base of stakeholders
    
  • Strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to deliver exceptional client service
    
  • Able to thrive in a global work environment where teams may be spread amongst multiple locations
    
  • The ideal candidate will be a resourceful team player and well-being thought partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Strong interest in and knowledge of benefits, retirement, and well-being leading practices
    
    For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $173,500. 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.
    
    For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock - Twitter: @blackrock - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
    
    BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
    
    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. CompanyAbout UsBlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. We serve pension plans providing for nurses, teachers, firefighters, law enforcement and other public and private sector workers, individual investors investing for their own retirement, and institutions such as governments, foundations and insurance companies. Clients turn to BlackRock for the innovative solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. We are passionate about helping those we serve build a strong financial future, so we seek out a diverse range of perspectives and talents to solve their most complex challenges.While our firm has offices across more than 30 countries, we operate as "One BlackRock:" our people thrive on collaboration, mutual trust and respect, and we inspire each other to collectively raise our game. BlackRock is dedicated to its principles, which include a culture of equity and inclusion, where employees can bring their full selves to every conversation, every day.Our employee networksOur global networks are dynamic communities built on shared experiences, intersectionality and allyship. They are culture carriers for the firm, offering employees and allies the opportunity to enhance and shape the inclusive culture to which we aspire. Employee networks are sponsored by senior leaders and are proudly designed by employees, for employees.The Ability & Allies Network (ABN) provides a sense of community, advocacy, resources and support for all types of disability-related issues within the firm.Awards:2022 Disability:IN Disability Equality IndexBlackRock was recognised as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion after scoring 100% on the Disability Equality Index. The index is a joint initiative between the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN. that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022 - US & UKThis recognition is a result of the feedback provided by current and former colleagues about their experiences working at BlackRock. Ranking #72 in the US and #12 in the UK.#1 Capital Markets Industry 2023BlackRock was named one of America's Most JUST Companies for the 3rd consecutive year, according to Forbes and JUST Capital. We ranked #1 in the Capital Markets industry. The 2023 list of America's Most JUST Companies celebrates U.S. corporations that outperform their peers in the Russell 1000 on the priorities of the American people - including issues like fair pay, ethical leadership, good benefits and work-life balance, equal opportunity, customer treatment and privacy, community support, environmental impact, and delivering shareholder return. By balancing the needs of all stakeholders, JUST 100 companies demonstrate that profits and purpose can go hand in hand.Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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