Associate – Mobility and Employment Tax

About this role

About this Role

BlackRock is seeking a highly motivated Mobility & Employment Tax professional to join its global Employment Tax team.

This is a global advisory role supporting BlackRock's cross-border workforce programs, employment tax risk management, global compensation reporting governance and strategic Mobility & Employment Tax initiatives. The role is positioned for an experienced professional who can provide technical judgment, manage complex stakeholder discussions and support practical, risk-balanced outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will partner closely with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Compensation, Corporate Tax, Finance, Legal & Compliance and external advisors to provide employment tax advice, manage escalations, strengthen governance and support a scalable global operating model for BlackRock's Mobility & Employment Tax programs.

Key Responsibilities

Mobility & Employment Tax Advisory

• Provide advisory support on international assignments, permanent transfers, business traveler compliance, remote working arrangements and other cross-border workforce matters.
• Assess employment tax, payroll withholding, reporting and social security implications arising from workforce mobility, business initiatives and regulatory developments.
• Advise on the employment tax implications of equity compensation and stock incentive programs, including RSUs, stock options, ESPPs and cross-border vesting events.
• Review complex cross-border scenarios and recommend practical, risk-balanced solutions for business and employee stakeholders.

Strategic Projects & Transformation

• Lead and support regional and global Mobility & Employment Tax initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, governance and operational efficiency.
• Drive strategic projects relating to workforce mobility, employee taxation, regulatory developments and business transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of scalable operating models, controls and governance frameworks across Mobility & Employment Tax programs.

Stakeholder Management & Escalations

• Act as an escalation point for complex Mobility & Employment Tax matters, partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors to evaluate risks and recommend solutions.
• Provide technical review and challenge of advisor recommendations, payroll positions and employee communications.
• Build strong partnerships across HR, Payroll, Compensation, Corporate Tax, Finance, Legal & Compliance and business stakeholders globally.

Benefits, Compensation & Policy Initiatives

• Provide employment tax input on new employee benefits, compensation programs, payroll changes and policy initiatives.
• Support implementation of new benefits and compensation offerings, ensuring appropriate consideration of employment tax, payroll and reporting implications.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on employees, policies and programs.

Business Traveller & Cross-Border Workforce Programs

• Support global business traveller and cross-border workforce programs by advising on employment tax, payroll and reporting obligations arising from business travel and remote working arrangements.
• Partner with stakeholders to design practical and compliant solutions for evolving workforce models.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, controls and risk management across cross-border workforce programs.

Governance & Risk Management

• Develop and enhance policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), governance frameworks and operational guidance to support consistent and scalable Mobility & Employment Tax processes.
• Drive standardization and documentation of key processes, controls and risk mitigation practices across jurisdictions.
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen governance, improve controls and ensure audit readiness across Mobility & Employment Tax programs.

Global Compensation Review & Reporting Governance

• Provide review and oversight of global compensation reporting processes, including equity compensation and stock incentive plans such as RSUs, stock options, ESPPs, deferred compensation arrangements and bonus programs.
• Review employment tax, payroll withholding and reporting implications of compensation and equity programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage stakeholder escalations relating to compensation reporting, stock plan taxation and employee tax reporting requirements.
• Support governance and technical review of year-end reporting processes, payroll instructions and global compensation reporting obligations.
• Partner with Compensation, Payroll, HR and external advisors to resolve technical issues, strengthen controls and drive reporting consistency globally.

Knowledge / Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Global Mobility Tax, Employment Tax, Expatriate Tax or Individual Tax.
• CA / equivalent professional qualification. Strong relevant experience and expertise should be a key consideration.
• Strong hands-on experience across tax operations, including compensation data, tax calculations, payroll inputs, filings and compliance.
• Good understanding of cross-border taxation of compensation, including salary, bonus, allowances, benefits and equity compensation (RSUs, stock options, ESPPs).
• Experience supporting international assignments, business travellers, remote workers and permanent transfers, with working knowledge of employment tax, payroll withholding, social security and individual tax.
• Strong Excel and data skills, with experience using Alteryx, Power Query, macros or similar tools for data transformation and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, automation and AI to transform tax processes, strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Competencies Required

• Strong attention to detail and compliance mindset.
• Analytical, technology and transformation mindset, with a focus on using data, automation and AI to drive better outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong collaboration across HR, Payroll, Compensation, Finance and global teams.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable exercising sound judgement with confidential employee and compensation data.

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

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.