Director – Head of Executive Benefits

Team Overview

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

This role will be responsible for driving and implementing our Executive Benefits strategy, including Financial and Health and Welfare benefits. This role will also act as a central point of contact to BlackRock’s executive employees on individual benefits matters, including onboarding and retirement. The position will also participate in key strategic initiatives within the Benefits function and HR, including benefits program design, vendor selection and communication strategy. 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 and implement 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 

• At least 15 years of experience in relevant field 

• Strong knowledge in financial wellness benefits strategy, design, compliance, and operations 

• Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with executive leadership 

• Experience navigating HR 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