Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Los Angeles)

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Ares is looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join the Global Human Resources team. HR Business Partners (HRBPs) deliver best in class services to their clients 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 people agenda that is focused on continuously elevating the talent bar, employee experience and talent acquisition processes within their assigned groups and across the Firm. Ares is a fast-paced, high growth and rapidly changing environment; to succeed, the HRBP will need a flexible skill set, including the ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.

The HRBP will provide exceptional advisory services to management and employees on a range of human resources issues while taking into account internal policy, best practices, relevant legislative frameworks, culture, and desired commercial outcomes. Core responsibilities will include providing general HR guidance / counsel to business leaders, managers and employees, managing employee relations and performance issues; facilitating new employee onboarding and exits; facilitating core processes related to headcount planning and organizational design, performance management, compensation, promotions; partnering with the Talent Acquisition team on searches from a recruitment standpoint; playing a leading role in diversity and learning and development initiatives.

Reporting relationships :

Reports to : CHRO

Primary functions and essential responsibilities :

• Act as first point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day HR matters (leavers, joiners, employee relations matters, employee inquiries, policy interpretation, etc.)
• Coach and advise leaders on management and organizational issues, including :
• Their overall talent strategy, incorporating organizational design, structure, and succession planning
• Opportunities to strengthen the employee experience, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Headcount planning & budgeting, both annually and on an ongoing basis
• Providing feedback to employees, career development, managing underperformers, disciplinary actions, and separations
• Facilitate the execution of key annual processes including performance management, promotion, compensation and headcount planning and budgeting
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees; partner with the legal department on complex matters
• Facilitate voluntary and involuntary separations and conduct exit interviews
• Partners with HR functional teams 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
• 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
• Talent Development to improve the employee experience by focusing on their growth and development
• HR Operations team to leverage metrics and data to influence and develop customized solutions
• Lead projects involving policy / program development and be involved in strategic HR efforts including acquisitions and the establishment of new offices
• Stay abreast of market developments to ensure ability to proactively provide business with valuable market insight

Qualifications : Education :

Experience Required :

General Requirements :

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $200,000-$250,000. 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.

The firm also offers robust benefits including 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.