Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Private Markets

Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Private Markets

About this role
As the world's largest asset manager, leading provider of financial technology and fiduciary to investors, our clients turn to BlackRock for solutions to their most critical issues. Our clients are companies, governments, foundations and millions of individuals saving for retirement, their children's education and a better financial future. We know investor expectations, behaviours and perceptions are changing.

At BlackRock, we are building a world class HR team. BlackRock consistently ranks in the top 20 of Fortune Magazine's annual ranking of World's Most Admired Companies. We are passionate about finding, growing and retaining the best talent to help deliver on the firm's purpose; to help more people build their strong financial future.

The Talent Acquisition (TA) Recruitment Partner's main responsibilities will focus on talent attraction, recruitment, and placement for a variety of BlackRock's hiring needs across our Private Markets business. The focus is to partner with hiring managers to scope hiring needs and execute hiring plans. The Recruitment Partner will be responsible for full life cycle recruiting and development of relationships with Business Partners and candidates. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of professional maturity and executive level presence. The Recruitment Partner will work with senior hiring managers and experienced candidates through the entire recruitment process. The successful candidate will be creative, flexible, adaptable, solutions-oriented, a strong team-player with the ability to develop relationships amongst HR colleagues, key business partners and other functional groups.

We'll Trust You To:

• Provide exceptional client service and candidate experiences throughout the full life cycle of recruiting
• Act as stakeholder and TA point-person for our EMEA Private Markets teams
• Consult with managers to identify/scope recruitment needs and develop/implement effective sourcing strategies
• Source, screen, and guide candidates through a successful interviewing and candidate experience
• Develop and maintain network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates, leveraging online recruiting resources and ATS- Workday, Beamery
• Monitor, participate, and enable best candidate interviewing process using a competency based assessment methodology
• Understand compensation trends and structures to successfully negotiate complex offer packages and agreements, including carry buy-outs
• Educate and influence hiring managers on candidates' skill sets, recruiting process, strategy and market conditions
• Prepare candidates for interviews by providing detailed information on the company, business strategy, department background, job description etc.
• Use effective and appropriate communication approaches that include keeping others informed and managing offer approval processes (manager, peers, clients, candidates, Business COOs etc.)
• Participate in the development of ongoing and cost-effective sourcing strategies
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation on all candidates, searches, and other recruiting activities to ensure a safe and thorough audit if required
• Participate actively and effectively with other Recruiting and Human Resources colleagues
• Partner with HR Business Partners to identify internal talent
• Work with and direct the efforts of a Recruiting Coordinator
• Influence hiring managers on the importance of Diversity in the Recruitment process

You Need To Have:

• 8 or more years of experience in full lifecycle recruitment across Private Markets
• Gravitas to develop successful business partner relationships at all levels of an organization (Global Head, EMEA Head and Business Head level)
• Experience working in mid-size or large, global, public companies with complex compensation programs, companies accustomed to relocation challenges, matrix structured businesses and high growth
• Experience recruiting in-house in a corporate environment across multiple functions
• Strong consultative approach with a demonstrated ability act in an advisory capacity to the business function and be the subject matter expert for Talent Acquisition.
• Experience using behavioural/competency based interviewing assessment methodology
• Proven experience in effectively influencing senior level business partners when challenges arise
• Demonstrates solid judgment
• Motivated, self-directed, independent individual who can work collaboratively in a team environment
• Perseverance and tenacity to drive projects to completion
• Experience in researching, developing, and implementing new candidate sourcing and search methods for both passive and active candidates
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Microsoft Office proficient and extensive experience with applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday

Our benefits
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.

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.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.