Vice President, Total Rewards Transformation

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 & PrioritizationLead delivery of a centralized portfolio of AI‑enabled and process redesign initiatives across Compensation and BenefitsIdentify, evaluate, and shape high‑impact opportunities to improve how work is performed across the functionPartner with functional leaders to prioritize initiatives and establish clear sequencing aligned to business needs and capacityMaintain a structured, transparent pipeline of work aligned to strategic priorities and delivery disciplineWorkflow Assessment & Embedded DeliveryLead end‑to‑end delivery of prioritized initiatives through a structured execution modelEvaluate current‑state workflows to identify inefficiencies, manual work, and quality risksEmbed directly into core workflows to simplify processes and implement sustainable improvementsEnsure ownership transitions clearly to functional teams, with defined accountability and adoption plansProcess Redesign, Automation, and AI EnablementTranslate business workflows into scalable process improvements and automation using approved tools and AI capabilitiesDesign solutions that improve consistency, reduce unnecessary complexity, and enhance execution accuracyEnsure that recommendations and implementations are practical, durable, and integrated into existing operating modelsApply AI in a way that augments functional expertise and supports better decision‑making and deliveryGovernance & Delivery DisciplineMaintain a clear delivery cadence across the portfolio, including progress tracking, prioritization, and issue escalationApply fit‑for‑purpose governance to reinforce alignment, prioritization discipline, and transparencySupport preparation of concise, decision‑ready materials for senior leadership and governance forumsRotational Leadership & Capability DevelopmentSupport a rotational model that embeds high‑potential talent within the transformation and delivery teamDevelop applied capability across Total Rewards by returning individuals to their home teams with hands‑on experience in process redesign, AI enablement, and delivery disciplineStrengthen the function’s ability to drive continuous improvement locally over timeStakeholder PartnershipPartner with Total Rewards leaders to identify priority workflows and align on scope, outcomes, and delivery approachOperate credibly with senior stakeholders to manage trade‑offs, maintain momentum, and drive decisionsExecute within a partnership model where functional leaders retain ownership of outcomes and strategic directionQualifications & Skills: Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder transformation or delivery initiativesStrong execution orientation, with the ability to manage and progress a prioritized portfolio of workProven ability to operate credibly with senior leaders and functional partnersExperience assessing and redesigning operational processes and introducing new ways of workingStructured problem‑solving and workflow redesign capabilityStrong prioritization, delivery management, and execution disciplineAbility to balance strategic perspective with hands‑on delivery leadershipScope & 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 workflowsImproved scalability, consistency, and execution discipline of core processesIncreased efficiency and accuracy in how work is performedGreater capacity for teams to focus on higher value, judgment‑intensive activitiesThe 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 ena