Associate, HR Internal Communications

About this role

What team will you be on?

This role will be on our Employer Brand team which leads BlackRock’s recruitment marketing and HR communications.

The competition to attract and engage top talent is fiercer than ever, so how do we stand out as an employer and ensure we’re delivering a best-in-class employee experience? That’s what BlackRock’s Employer Brand team is all about. We’re responsible for positioning BlackRock as a great place to work so we can attract new talent to the firm and engage our current employees. Our team is uniquely situated to help deliver on BlackRock’s purpose of helping more and more people experience financial well-being by inspiring the talent we need to deliver on our purpose. We are looking for an HR Communications Manager to help deliver on our mission by engaging our employees.

What will you be doing?

• Help shape the HR Communications function by sharing your perspective, prior experience, and ideas for how we can best support HR and BlackRock’s ~19,000 employees

• Partner with teams across HR to understand their communications objectives, to develop communications plans, and to create content that achieves their objectives and reinforces HR’s key messages

• Help subject matter experts translate complex information into easy-to-understand, actionable and compelling content that resonates with employees

• Develop and edit content for a mix of internal communications channels (i.e., leadership memos, emails, videos, articles, newsletters, social media posts, infographics and events)

• Help with annual communications planning and ongoing communications tracking

• Work on long-term projects to improve the HR communications function like developing a channel strategy, mapping the employee journey, establishing HR's tone of voice and more

Who are we looking for?

• 5+ years of experience in an HR communications or another internal communications role

• Ability to provide high-level strategic thinking and to distill that strategy into written communications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• A proven track record of developing compelling internal communications and a passion for doing so

• Ability to build relationships with colleagues and executives around the world

• Extreme attention to detail; holds internal and external partners to the same high standards

• An entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadline

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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