Head of HR Technology

Head Of Hr Technology

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

The Head Of Hr Technology is a strategic leadership role within the Global Technology team at Ares, responsible for envisioning, developing, and executing the enterprise-wide HR technology ecosystem strategy. This individual will partner with HR and other enterprise stakeholders to champion the implementation of integrated HR systems, driving organizational efficiency, ensuring data integrity, and supporting strategic talent management and informed decisionmaking. They will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of a comprehensive HR technology architecture. The ideal candidate will possess deep domain expertise in HR processes and systems, a proven track record of building and leading high-performing HR technology teams, and the ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels.

Reporting Relationships

Reports To : Partner, Head Of Applications & Data Solutions

Supervises : Global HR Technology Team

Primary Functions And Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Vision & Planning

• Develop and articulate a comprehensive HR technology strategy and roadmap, with a strong emphasis on user experience, automation, and efficiency, aligned with the firm's overall business and HR objectives.
• Proactively identify opportunities to leverage technology and automation to enhance HR processes and drive value across the employee lifecycle.
• Establish and champion a clear set of guiding principles for HR technology investments, architecture, and user experience that align with the HR and enterprise technology strategy.
• Collaborate with the Head Of HR Operations to establish governance frameworks, including prioritization alignment, intake and evaluation processes, RACI, decision rights, tools, and associated templates.

HR Technology Architecture & Design

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Team Leadership & Management

Qualifications

Education

Experience Required

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.

$285,000-$325,000

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.