About this roleThis role sits within the Total Rewards Transformation team, which is responsible for evolving how Compensation and Benefits operate across BlackRock. The team drives improvements in delivery, governance, and ways of working to support a more scalable, consistent, and high-quality operating model.Within this mandate, the role leads the design and delivery of a centralized, AI-enabled capability focused on enhancing how work is performed across Total Rewards. The role evaluates existing processes and workflows, identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency, and designs practical recommendations for how AI and automation can be applied to support more effective delivery.
The Vice President partners closely with Compensation and Benefits leaders to assess end-to-end workflows, translate business needs into durable solutions, and embed scalable processes that complement existing expertise. The role focuses on applied transformation, ensuring that AI and process improvements integrate seamlessly into day-to-day operations and strengthen core execution rather than displacing functional ownership.
The position combines senior judgment, prioritization, and stakeholder management with hands-on delivery leadership. Success is defined by tangible outcomes, including redesigned workflows, improved execution quality, and the ability for teams to focus more time on higher-value, judgment-based work.
Key Responsibilities: AI Delivery Leadership & Prioritization- Lead delivery of a centralized portfolio of AI-enabled and process redesign initiatives across Compensation and Benefits
- Identify, evaluate, and shape high-impact opportunities to improve how work is performed across the function
- Partner with functional leaders to prioritize initiatives and establish clear sequencing aligned to business needs and capacity
- Maintain a structured, transparent pipeline of work aligned to strategic priorities and delivery discipline
Workflow Assessment & Embedded Delivery- Lead end-to-end delivery of prioritized initiatives through a structured execution model
- Evaluate current-state workflows to identify inefficiencies, manual work, and quality risks
- Embed directly into core workflows to simplify processes and implement sustainable improvements
- Ensure ownership transitions clearly to functional teams, with defined accountability and adoption plans
Process Redesign, Automation, and AI Enablement- Translate business workflows into scalable process improvements and automation using approved tools and AI capabilities
- Design solutions that improve consistency, reduce unnecessary complexity, and enhance execution accuracy
- Ensure that recommendations and implementations are practical, durable, and integrated into existing operating models
- Apply AI in a way that augments functional expertise and supports better decision-making and delivery
Governance & Delivery Discipline- Maintain a clear delivery cadence across the portfolio, including progress tracking, prioritization, and issue escalation
- Apply fit-for-purpose governance to reinforce alignment, prioritization discipline, and transparency
- Support preparation of concise, decision-ready materials for senior leadership and governance forums
Rotational Leadership & Capability Development- Support a rotational model that embeds high-potential talent within the transformation and delivery team
- Develop applied capability across Total Rewards by returning individuals to their home teams with hands-on experience in process redesign, AI enablement, and delivery discipline
- Strengthen the function's ability to drive continuous improvement locally over time
Stakeholder Partnership- Partner with Total Rewards leaders to identify priority workflows and align on scope, outcomes, and delivery approach
- Operate credibly with senior stakeholders to manage trade-offs, maintain momentum, and drive decisions
- Execute within a partnership model where functional leaders retain ownership of outcomes and strategic direction
Qualifications & Skills: - Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder transformation or delivery initiatives
- Strong execution orientation, with the ability to manage and progress a prioritized portfolio of work
- Proven ability to operate credibly with senior leaders and functional partners
- Experience assessing and redesigning operational processes and introducing new ways of working
- Structured problem-solving and workflow redesign capability
- Strong prioritization, delivery management, and execution discipline
- Ability to balance strategic perspective with hands-on delivery leadership
Scope & ImpactThis role operates within Total Rewards and leads delivery of an AI-enabled process transformation capability across Compensation and Benefits.
Success is measured through:
- Delivery of redesigned, higher quality workflows
- Improved scalability, consistency, and execution discipline of core processes
- Increased efficiency and accuracy in how work is performed
- Greater capacity for teams to focus on higher value, judgment-intensive activities
The role contributes directly to a more scalable, sustainable, and effective Total Rewards operating model while elevating how work is delivered across the function.
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$130,000.00 - USD$173,500.00 . 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 benefitsTo 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 modelBlackRock'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 candidatesAt 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.
