VP, Head of Americas Talent Mobility

About this role

We are recruiting for a passionate, motivated Talent Mobility leader to join the Talent Mobility function in HR at BlackRock. This role is responsible for driving the strategy and execution of Talent Mobility for the Americas region, reporting to the Global Head of Talent Mobility.

BlackRock’s Talent Mobility program encompasses both international assignments and global relocations, along with management of the associated tax and immigration compliance risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Mobility strategy and thought leadership, including policy design/implementation, process enhancements, vendor strategy.
• Overall responsibility for the strategy and execution of Talent Mobility in the Americas region, including associated relocation, tax, and immigration issues.
• End-to-end ownership of executive mobility and point of escalation for all other mobility in the Americas region.
• Advisor to the business on mobility policy, costs, immigration, tax, and relocation considerations linked to mobility strategy.
• Advisor and owner of mobility considerations linked to broader firm strategy in Americas region (e.g., M&A, footprint strategy).
• Counselling HR Business Partners, Recruiters, and Managers on specific Talent Mobility scenarios and policies (setting expectations, providing advice and guidance to support decision making).
• Use data and metrics to identify trends and assess overall effectiveness mobility program for specific business groups.
• Support the firm’s global immigration program and aid employees and managers with respect to their visa filings (mobility cases, new hires, students etc.).
• Talent Mobility vendor management and strategy (regular status calls, service critical issues).
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Talent Mobility function through ongoing awareness of market trends and execution of the team projects.
• Ability to build and lead an impactful team.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in Global Mobility.
• Strong subject matter expertise and experience in relocation, international tax, and immigration.
• Strong client service ethic and detail orientated.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in order to meet required deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
• Exceptional team-work skills and experience working as part of a distributed team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical issue management skills / experience.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

 

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $133,000 - $170,000. 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