Director - Lead Human Resources Business Partner, Continental Europe

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner for Continental Europe is a senior leadership role accountable for shaping and delivering the people strategy across multiple European markets. This role partners closely with BlackRock's European Country Managers and regional leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, build leadership and talent pipelines, strengthen cultural cohesion, and ensure regulatory and people risk management - directly enabling BlackRock's commercial success and delivery to clients as the most global asset manager operating in Europe. The role operates at the intersection of global strategy and local execution, shaping the future of BlackRock's people agenda across Europe. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in complexity and translates strategy into action. They bring experience across the European labour market and a strong track record of navigating global, high-performance organisations. This is a high-impact role requiring deep HR Business Partner expertise and the credibility to advise, challenge and influence senior leaders in a fast-paced, matrixed, international environment. We'll trust you to:

• Own and delivera cohesive HR strategy for Continental Europe,aligned with global people priorities andcountrybusinessobjectives.
• Service as a trusted advisor toCountry Managers andregionalleadershipon organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness,successionand change management.
• Anticipateand interpretgeopolitical,macroeconomicand regulatorydevelopmentsand translate their potential impactinto clearworkforce,leadershipdecisionsandpeople riskimplications.
• RepresentContinentalEurope infirmwidepeople initiativesand contribute to global HR strategy.
• Operate locally but navigate globally tosupportleaders and employeesacross diverse markets.
• Provide regionaloversightacrosscore HRdisciplines,developing high-performing partnerships with the broader HR BPs,HR Operations,Centres ofExcellence, Legal, Finance and othersacross Europe and New Yorktodelivereffective outcomes.
• Drive standardization and process optimizationtoimprove efficiency and employee experience.
• Drive organisational change andshape decision-makingon high-impact andcomplexpeopleissues.
• Influence senior leaders on engagement,employeeexperienceand inclusion initiatives.
• Lead anddevelopthe Continental European HR Advisors to deliver high-quality guidance across theemployeelifecycleanddriveresolution tocomplex operational matters.
• Partner with Employee Relationsandlegal counseltoidentify, mitigate, and resolveemployee relations issuesandmanagelocal staff delegations.
• Provide leadership inputintoreward philosophy and delivery of the annual compensation cycle.
• Drive informed decision-makingthrough data and insight.
• Reinforce andcontinuallyevolve BlackRock's cultureacross Continental Europe.
• Embed the HR Channel strategy,employeeself-serviceand AI-enabled solutions across the region.
  
  Ideally 15+ years of HRBusinessPartner experience,includingdesigning and deliveringapeople strategyincomplex, multi-countryEuropean environments.
• Demonstrated ability to advise,challengeand influence senior business leaders in a consultative capacity.
• Astrongtrack recordof creating a shared vision and influencingHRCentres of Excellenceand cross-functionalpartnerstodeliver outcomes.
• Experience working across the various HR disciplines includingrewardandtalent.
• Ability tobuildeffective and trusted relationships and networksacross geographiesand cultures, inspiring trust amongst colleagues.
• Experience deliveringfirm-widetalentinitiatives with excellence in fast paced, globalenvironments.
• Strong communicationand facilitationskills,with theability tosimplify,influenceand tailor messages.
• Ability to use HRdataandanalyticsto generateinsight andinform decisions.
• Aleadership stylethat setsthe barand drives accountability.
• Comfortinowning the detail as well asthe strategy.
• Ability toadaptsolutions to changing demands,anticipatingthe regionalandglobal implications.
• Strong commercial acumen anddemonstratedinterest in financial services.
  
  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 help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.