Vice President, Mobility and Employment Tax
About this roleAbout this RoleBlackRock is seeking a highly motivated Mobility & Employment Tax professional to join its global Employment Tax team.This is a global advisory role supporting BlackRock's cross-border workforce programs, employment tax risk management, global compensation reporting governance and strategic Mobility & Employment Tax initiatives. The role is positioned for an experienced professional who can provide technical judgment, manage complex stakeholder discussions and support practical, risk-balanced outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.The successful candidate will partner closely with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Compensation, Corporate Tax, Finance, Legal & Compliance and external advisors to provide employment tax advice, manage escalations, strengthen governance and support a scalable global operating model for BlackRock's Mobility & Employment Tax programs.Key ResponsibilitiesMobility & Employment Tax AdvisoryProvide advisory support on international assignments, permanent transfers, business traveler compliance, remote working arrangements and other cross-border workforce matters.Assess employment tax, payroll withholding, reporting and social security implications arising from workforce mobility, business initiatives and regulatory developments.Advise on the employment tax implications of equity compensation and stock incentive programs, including RSUs, stock options, ESPPs and cross-border vesting events.Review complex cross-border scenarios and recommend practical, risk-balanced solutions for business and employee stakeholders.Strategic Projects & TransformationLead and support regional and global Mobility & Employment Tax initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, governance and operational efficiency.Drive strategic projects relating to workforce mobility, employee taxation, regulatory developments and business transformation initiatives.Contribute to the development of scalable operating models, controls and governance frameworks across Mobility & Employment Tax programs.Stakeholder Management & EscalationsAct as an escalation point for complex Mobility & Employment Tax matters, partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors to evaluate risks and recommend solutions.Provide technical review and challenge of advisor recommendations, payroll positions and employee communications.Build strong partnerships across HR, Payroll, Compensation, Corporate Tax, Finance, Legal & Compliance and business stakeholders globally.Benefits, Compensation & Policy InitiativesProvide employment tax input on new employee benefits, compensation programs, payroll changes and policy initiatives.Support implementation of new benefits and compensation offerings, ensuring appropriate consideration of employment tax, payroll and reporting implications.Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on employees, policies and progra...