Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

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 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 / 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.

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 : talent strategy, organizational design, structure, and succession planning.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the employee experience, improve morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Lead headcount planning & budgeting, both annually and on an ongoing basis.
• Provide feedback to employees on career development, manage underperformers, disciplinary actions, and separations.
• Facilitate key annual processes including performance management, promotions, compensation, and headcount planning and budgeting.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; conduct thorough investigations.
• Maintain 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.
• Partner with HR functional teams to execute business priorities and drive results (Talent Acquisition, Reward, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Talent Development, HR Operations).
• Lead projects involving policy / program development and participate in strategic HR efforts including acquisitions and new office establishments.
• Stay abreast of market developments to provide valuable market insight to the business.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to : CHRO

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

10+ years in Human Resources with at least 5 years in an HRBP or client-facing role. Prior experience in alternate asset management, financial services, Private Equity and / or Investment Banking is required.

Ability to operate effectively across the full range of HR disciplines with leaders and colleagues at all levels.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $200,000–$250,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. The range reflects a broad spectrum of qualifications, including experience, education, and other role-specific factors.

Benefits

The firm offers robust benefits including U.S. core benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, FSA, HSA with company contribution, life insurance, LTD / STD, EAP, commuter benefits) and additional programs (mental health resources, wellness apps, financial well-being benefits, parental support, adoption assistance, backup care, matching gifts, education sponsorship, and more).

There is no set deadline to apply. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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