Vice President, Compensation

About this role BlackRock has developed an industry-leading HR organization led by premier HR talent, which recently earned us a spot in Indeed’s 50 Top-Rated Workplaces of the Fortune 500. As the lifeblood of BlackRock, we are committed to you, your success, and the other talented people who make BlackRock a great place to work. Developing a strong, diverse workforce for the future is not only an HR-wide but a firm-wide key business priority, as it’s critical to our continued success. The Compensation team is responsible for being a steward of our Pay for Performance philosophy which directly connects individual, business and company results to employee compensation.  As a Compensation Partner on the compensation team, you will have a consultation role with various parts of the business, as well as contribute to the global policies and practices across the firm. As a member of the Global Compensation team at BlackRock, you will work with a team of professionals in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. The role will support senior executives, cross functional partners, and HR Business Partners to deliver solutions that drive business results and advise on all aspects of BlackRock's compensation programs. Responsibilities: Become a trusted partner and provide consultation and analytical support for the implementation and administration of global compensation programs, working with compensation colleagues and partners across HR Navigate complex, ambiguous problems by developing and leveraging strong relationships with key stakeholders Support the business unit’s annual planning cycle, including preparation and the process of allocating the corporate bonus pool and year-end base salary budget Build strong partnerships with teams and individuals both inside and outside of HR and Reward, including Finance, Tax, Legal, and others, to synthesize information and deliver decision-ready insights for senior leaders Report on compensation trends and outcomes, and provide insights throughout the year and at year-end Drive the development and implementation of additional firm-wide and business-specific initiatives, as needed Skills and Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) At least 5 years Compensation, Finance, or related experience preferred (financial services and/or consulting experience strongly preferred) Intermediate or Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel required, with the ability to independently structure, quality-check, analyze, and summarize compensation data to support planning, year-end, and ad hoc decision-making Demonstrated capability to work confidently with large, multi-tab datasets, including building clear, auditable worksheets that enable review by HR and cross-functional partners Strong working knowledge of core functions typically used in compensation analysis, including SUMIFS/COUNTIFS, XLOOKUP (or INDEX/MATCH), IF/IFS, IFERROR, basic date and text functions, and rounding logic Ability to build and interpret PivotTables (and PivotCharts) to produce rollups by population, title/level, rating, and manager, and to identify trends, outliers, and exceptions Proficiency in practical analysis controls, including tie-outs, reconciliation checks, exception flagging, and maintaining clean inputs via data validation and targeted conditional formatting Comfortable producing executive-ready summaries (clean tables, simple visuals, and clear outputs) that support leader discussions and compensation recommendations Working knowledge of modern data preparation features (for example, Alteryx or Power Query) is a plus, particularly for repeatable data cleansing and refreshable inputs, but it is not required Qualifications: Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to varied audiences Strong project and time management skills, with an emphasis on organization, attention to detail, and deadline discipline Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information and interacting with senior leaders Demonstrates qualities that are inclusive, curious, and open-minded Self-starter work ethic, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment Ability to navigate ambiguity and remain flexible and adaptable amid change Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (e.g., Workday) preferred Comfort with learning and leveraging emerging technology, including AI-enabled tools, to improve analytical rigor, efficiency, and insight generation. This includes adopting new capabilities responsibly, applying sound judgment, and maintaining appropriate controls, data privacy, and confidentiality 
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$135,000.00 - USD$195,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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 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. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.   BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy. BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.