HR Business Partner - Corporate, AVP

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The Human Resources Business Partner role is multi-dimensional and involves aligning the organization’s Human Resources strategies with its business strategy and successfully implementing critical initiatives in support of business activities. The incumbent will work both as a hands-on generalist, strategic partner, and a trusted advisor to business constituents at all levels. Other responsibilities include:

• Broad based human resources leadership tailored to the needs of the business group; core areas of focus, in collaboration with enterprise COEs, include: support for recruiting needs; talent and performance management; training and development; onboarding; compensation; DEI; employee relations
• Continued development of results-oriented, strategic Human Resources capability to work in close partnership with business groups.
• Ensuring a proactive and forward-thinking approach that is viewed by clients, at all levels, to be confident, competent, strategic, consultative and a valuable contributor to the organization’s success.
• Partner with stakeholders to lead the planning, development, communication, and implementation of the talent management process.
• As a trusted advisor, prioritize focus on Human Resources strategic levers that align to business results; this includes developing and interpreting key Human Resources metrics for the client group and supporting core people and talent processes (e.g., annual promotions and compensation planning, etc.).
• Own and be responsible for Human Resources activities as assigned across a variety of business groups; responsibilities will vary by group.
• Partner with colleagues on the development and implementation of firm-wide HR programs.
• Champion the firm’s continuing commitment to diversity in its broadest sense and support plans and programs to ensure the company’s workforce at all levels reflects this commitment.
  
  

Qualifications

The individual we seek is an experienced Human Resources professional with excellent strategic insights, broad HR experience, including organization development and effectiveness, and a strong generalist skill set. The HRBP, AVP is a confident change agent with strong communication skills who is comfortable and effective and persuasive communicator at all levels. The HRBP, AVP is personable, collaborative and should possess the following characteristics:

• Strong business skills, ability to effectively and persuasively communicate inside and outside of HR
• Ability to conceptualize, advise on, and lead strategic talent management as well as demonstrated organizational effectiveness/development is a significant plus
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, translate business initiatives into clear Human Resources strategies coupled with a process-oriented, forward-looking approach
• Strong financial skills, project leadership, and analytical skills.
• Solid collaboration and interpersonal skills essential to leverage the broad capabilities of peers, business partners and associates
• Human resources experience in client-facing roles such as field-oriented generalist or HR Business partner; international exposure a plus
• Significant expertise establishing and maintaining strong working relationships across all levels while maintaining appropriate levels of objectivity
• Experience effectively communicating Human Resources strategy and rationale
• Ability to create and reinforce a positive and professional working environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum of 6 years human resources experience gained, at least in part, at a well-respected professional services, financial services, or technology organizations known for disciplined business performance and engaged, consultative human resources
  
  

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

$110,000 - $160,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
  
  

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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