Associate, HR Business Partner

BlackRock•New York, NY

14h•$105,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The BlackRock Human Resources team is committed to transforming the HR function in alignment with our mission to expand access to financial well-being. We are passionate about attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to help deliver on the firm’s purpose. Our HR Business Partners (HRBPs) embody our values, understand how our culture comes to life, and possess deep knowledge of the business. They deliver HR services to internal client groups to drive exceptional performance. As an Associate HRBP, you will support senior HRBPs across Americas Client Business, Global Product Solutions, and Financial and Strategic Investors Group and contribute to both business-specific and firm-wide talent initiatives.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in HR, consulting, or similar roles in a global, fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and project management skills with high attention to detail
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Workday experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to use HR data and analytics to generate insights and tailor findings to different audiences
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
A proactive mindset with enthusiasm for sharing ideas and solving problems
Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt messaging to various audiences
High empathy and a strong business orientation
A highly motivated, energizing attitude and a commitment to continuous learning

Responsibilities

Develop executive-ready deliverables—including HR strategy and operating model presentations—tailored for senior leaders using PowerPoint and Excel
Lead end-to-end project management of talent initiatives across the portfolio, coordinating agendas, communications, and materials for internal HR and senior stakeholder meetings
Partner with managers to identify high-potential talent and support performance management
Help build and execute employee engagement initiatives
Build relationships across HR and the business to understand organizational structure, culture, and leadership
Act as a liaison with other HR teams (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Employee Relations) to execute business priorities
Serve as a subject matter expert on HR tools, processes, and policies
Support analytics requests involving headcount, attrition, promotions, performance, and other key HR metrics
Identify and surface trends in qualitative and quantitative data to support decision-making and tie insights back to business priorities
Leverage AI and Microsoft 365 tools, including Copilot, to streamline processes, synthesize information, and create client-ready materials that improve efficiency and enhance the quality of HR deliverables
Partner with HR teams to report and analyze data from Workday and other systems
Support annual talent management processes and initiatives related to organizational design, employee relations, and leadership development
Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and partner with HRBPs to implement innovative and technology driven solutions