Associate, HR Business Partner

Job Description

About this role

Role Details:

This role supports a wide range of human resources activities and transactions. Ensures efficiency of operations, technology and transaction processes. May establish standards and procedures for handling employee questions, transactions and administration of human resource programs. He/she works with leadership to understand the business environment and to determine, develop and execute innovative solutions to address work priorities. He/she would also work with HR leadership, functional managers and cross border HR teams, enabling them to guide employees, facilitate engagement, people programs and activities. This role may be reassigned to support different functions from time to time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide centralized operational support for a range of human resource activities and transactions for assigned businesses, including:
  • Working with various internal data sources and tools (e.g. Workday reports, HR dashboard, Promotion Modelling Tool, Succession Planning Tool, Year End Calibration Tool etc.) to cater to client questions and evaluate issues, patterns, and trends.
  • Supporting internal business clients and HR Business Partners with proactive insights for strategic HR solutions and program designs
• Partner with various internal HR teams, e.g., Recruiting, Talent Management, contactHR, Payroll, Rewards and HR Business Partners to deliver solutions, especially to ensure consistent employee experience in office, including:
  • Provide timely support/ feedback to various HR counterparts on implementation and streamlining of HR processes/practices in the physical absence of support teams in Mumbai. E.g., Recruiting, New Hire Orientation Program, Exit formalities etc.
  • Actively engage with employees, leadership and HR teams to support India/ APAC/ Global initiatives (e.g. ECP, Diversity initiatives, People Manager initiatives, EOS working groups etc.)
• Provide excellent customer service to their internal clients (both locally and globally), which includes providing them with accurate information and / or sound advice while working to problem solve with them as well responding to ad hoc client questions for the supported functions and Leadership.
• Work in partnership with stakeholders to identify the people implications of strategic and business plans.
• Promote new ways of working and agree appropriate interventions to maximize opportunities, support change and manage risk.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Post Graduate degree in HR with 5+ years of prior relevant work experience.
• Experience in working closely with business with an ability to interact with all levels of employees in a matrix environment.
• Proven track record of managing relationships across geographies; ability to collaborate to build deep relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines.
• Experience in supporting diverse stakeholders’ group.
• Strong understanding of key HR functional areas including HR Operations, local regulatory compliance, talent practices, compensation and benefits
• Exposure to Learning and organizational development initiatives including design and process implementation.
• Prior experience or exposure to financial services industry will be preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent logical and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High level of attention to detail
• Flexible and pragmatic approach towards delivering business focused solutions
• An excellent team player with the ability to work with remote team members as well as work independently when required
• Proactive and result driven approach
• Highest standards of personal and professional ethics while dealing with confidential information and a customer service approach
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment.

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.