Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
We are looking for an Associate HRBP to provide support for our HRBP teams. You will partner closely with HRBPs to bring HR programs and initiatives to completion. You will collaborating with cross-functional partners to oversee and deploy projects both within specific business units and functions, as well as company-wide programs. You will also partner directly with employees and managers to answer questions, facilitate trainings, run cyclical HR programs and processes. You will also help innovate and improve these programs as we continue to scale. Success in this role means helping HRBPs turn ideas into reality and effectively coordinating and delivering impactful programs with high employee engagement.
You are self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership for driving work forward, effective at projects management for multiple parallel projects, very detail-oriented and organized, and have experience being adaptable in a fluid, high-growth environment.
You will provide support across our Block Risk team. The Risk organization is a global team of around 3000 full-time and contract employees.
You Will
- Deliver local and global project work to support HRBP client groups including team reorganizations, talent reviews, team-building exercises, M&A work, and policy design.
- Partner with employees and managers in the business and resolve roadblocks to help set individuals and teams up for success.
- Escalate concerns outside of your scope from managers and employees to ensure they are connected to the appropriate resources they need.
- Create, prepare, and help analyze data and reports to leverage information in HR programming for the business.
- Execute on both administrative and project-based work across various HR programs (i.e. performance evaluation process, promotion cycle audits, and bi-annual Pulse surveys).
- Develop highly effective and collaborative partnerships with cross-functional teams, both locally and globally, such as HR Operations, Learning & Programs, People Analytics, Office Experience, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, IT, and Security.
- Build expertise in HR processes and suggest changes to improve efficiency, scalability, and employee experience.
- Complete regular audits and other necessary administrative responsibilities as needed.
You Have
- 3+ years of HR, operational, project management, and/or program management experience.
- The ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.
- Strong judgment, including escalation to appropriate parties for consultation as needed.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a successful track record of implementing processes that scale.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal), with an ability to build partnerships and establish rapport and credibility at all levels.
- Ability to work independently to manage multiple ongoing projects and programs with high attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Exceptional ethics around confidentiality and highly sensitive information.
- Refined problem-solving ability, with the ability to find pragmatic outcomes.
- Proficient in tools such as Google Suite, excel formulas, pivot tables, and other analytical resources to summarize data and provide recommendations.
Preferred
- Experience working with HR systems (e.g. Workday, Visier, Glint)
- People operations or generalist experience
We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.
Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A
$92,300—$138,500 USD
Zone B
$85,800—$128,800 USD
Zone C
$78,500—$117,700 USD
Zone D
$69,300—$103,900 USD
Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
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