HR Specialist Lead - remote

HR Specialist Lead

• Employees can work remotely
• Full-time

  Company Description

  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.

  Job Description

  Block is looking for a HR Specialists Lead on our Global People Operations team to continue the build-out and scale of our support of our HRBP team and tier two HR support. Reporting to the Global People Operations Lead, you will develop individual contributors on your team as we work together to grow an organization that delivers quality support to our fellow HR teams and employees.

  You will:

  • Help develop a vision for the HR Specialists team
  • Operationalize and centralize in-scope HR processes and intake of asks
  • Collaborate closely with HRBP team on projects and day to day tasks for the team
  • Identify trends through data, conduct analyses, and propose and implement systematic operational solutions across multiple People data-related matters and processes
  • Establish operational thoughtfulness and data metrics for operational oversight and reporting
  • Guide and influence partner teams when new programs arise to keep Block safe and compliant
  • Work with global teams across varying time zones across our APAC, EMEA and American markets

    Qualifications

    You have:

    • 5+ years of HR experience with operational, project management, or program management activities
    • 1+ years experience managing teams
    • HRIS (including Workday) operational experience
    • Broad HR operational experience in several HR areas
    • Experience working with HRBP teams and/or supporting partner HR teams
    • Experience with modern communication tools (e.g., Google Meet, Slack)
    • Experience implementing processes that scale and manage multiple ongoing projects
    • The ability to remain composed with high volume of activities
    • A propensity to partner with others at all levels around the world
    • The instinct to create personal and professional stretch goals and meet them

      Your skills:

      • Bias for logical action –You have an urgency to lead systemic change through a data-driven lens without compromising quality
      • Empathy –You always want to understand someone’s struggle
      • Organized –You know how to keep track of multiple projects through delivery
      • Understanding of cultural differences, or change of organization dynamics
      • A desire to standardize, scale, automate, and then repeat

        Additional Information

        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 candidates 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.
        Zone A: USD $122,900 –USD $184,300
        Zone B: USD $114,200 –USD $171,400
        Zone C: USD $108,200 –USD $162,200
        Zone D: USD $98,300 –USD $147,500

        To find a locations zone designation, please refer to thisresource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

        Full-time employee benefits include the following:

        • Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
        • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
        • Retirement Plans including company match
        • Employee Stock Purchase Program
        • Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
        • Paid parental and caregiving leave
        • Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
        • Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
        • Learning and Development resources
        • Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

          These benefits are further detailed in Block’s policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block’s equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

          US and Canada EEOC Statement

          Were 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 a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

          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 were doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out ourI+D page.

          Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

          Weve noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where individuals are sending fake job offer emails.Contact from any of our recruiters or employees will always come from an email address ending with@block.xyz,@squareup.com, @tidal.com, or@afterpay.com,@clearpay.co.uk.

          Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.

          While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.