Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Job Description
Ares Management is a seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join the Global HR Business Partner Talent Management team within Human Resources. HR Business Partners (HRBPs) deliver best in class service to the business to drive individual, team, and Firm performance. They serve as a positive change agent and partner with business leadership to define and drive a strategic talent agenda that is focused on continuously elevating the talent bar and employee experience within assigned business groups and across the Firm.
The role will be responsible for providing exceptional advisory services and support to the HR team in addition to employees on a range of human resources programs while taking into account internal policy, best practices, relevant legislative frameworks, culture, and desired commercial outcomes.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter, process-oriented, extremely flexible with an ability to learn and adapt quickly and must be organized with a strong sense of client service. They will have a demonstrated track record of relationship skills and possess experience working in an HR setting within the financial services industry.
Core responsibilities will include providing general HR guidance and support to the Global/Lead HR Business Partner(s) and assigned client groups and levels; will support employee relations matters and performance management tasks; will facilitate new employee onboarding and training plans with the business in addition to managing separations and exits; will facilitate core processes related to headcount, compensation, organizational design, compensation performance management, career mobility with oversight from the Global/Lead HR Business Partner(s); and will play a significant role in diversity, learning, recognition, and development initiatives.
Ares is a fast-paced, high growth and rapidly changing environment. To succeed, the individual will need a flexible and consultative skill set, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across our HR Centers of Expertise and other internal/external teams, levels, and situations.
Reporting relationships
Reports to: Global/Lead HR Business Partner
Primary functions & responsibilities
Partner with Global/Lead HR Business Partner(s) in supporting assigned business/client groups
Act as first point of contact in working with specific levels with client groups on day-to-day HR matters with oversight from Global/Head HR Business Partner(s)
Provide advisory services, consultation, coaching and mentorship to specified client groups and/or levels within the organization on organizational matters including but not limited to (all in partnership and oversight by Global/Lead HR Business Partner(s):
Overall talent strategy, incorporating organizational design, structure, and succession planning
Opportunities to strengthen the employee experience, build morale and increase productivity and retention
Facilitate the execution of key annual processes including performance management, promotion, compensation and headcount planning and budgeting
Providing feedback to employees, career development, managing underperformers, disciplinary actions, and separations
Facilitates employee transfers and promotions
Facilitates voluntary and involuntary separations and conducts exit interviews and separation meetings
Stays abreast of market developments to ensure ability to proactively provide business with valuable market insight
Partners with HR Centers of Expertise to execute business priorities and drive results, including:
Talent Acquisition to assess candidates and slates, manage open positions, and provide valuable input into hiring decisions and compensation terms, as appropriate
Talent Development to improve the employee experience by focusing on their growth and development
Reward in support of the annual compensation process and benchmarking activities
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to work on high-impact engagement initiatives in support of our diversity and inclusion priorities
HR Operations team to leverage metrics and data to influence and develop customized solutions
Supports the Global/Lead HR Business Partners(s) in HR-related tasks and programs
Maintains knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partners with the legal department as needed/required
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies
Supports the Talent Management team with executing projects in support of strategic agendas
Qualifications
Education:
Experience Required:
5+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably 2+ in a role with client-facing opportunities/responsibilities
Prior financial services industry experience required
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Strong Project Management skills
Prior experience with HR systems, preferably Workday
General Requirements:
Ability to successfully manage multiple complexes, time sensitive priorities and competing demands with multiple stakeholders by leveraging a hands-on approach
Strong time management and prioritization skills; ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail, highly organized and process-driven
Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills
Client focus and ability to confidently interact with various levels of an organization
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong analytical ability and evaluative thinking skills; demonstrated ability to analyze data, spot trends and put forth value added observations/recommendations
Ability to work collaboratively and develop strong partnerships with clients and HR Centers of Expertise
Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to learn quickly, and display flexibility
Strong sense of ownership and accountability; demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately; demonstrates highest levels of judgment and integrity
Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones
Reporting Relationships
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.
$100,000-$130,000
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.