Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Investments

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Ares is looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join the Global Human Resources team. The firm is guided by core values such as collaborative, responsible, entrepreneurial, self aware, and trustworthy.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide general HR guidance and counsel to business leaders, managers, and employees; manage employee relations and performance issues.
• Facilitate new employee onboarding and off boarding.
• Support core processes related to headcount planning, organizational design, performance management, compensation, and promotions.
• Play a leading role in diversity, equity, inclusion and learning & development initiatives.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to: Head of EMEA HR.

Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities

• Partner closely with EMEA business operations and lead a small team of HR Business Partners.
• Work with business leaders on talent strategy, organizational design, succession planning, headcount forecasting and performance management.
• Identify cross group themes and drive opportunities for improved efficiency and best practice adoption across the EMEA region.
• Provide senior HR counsel for managers and employees on relations, policy interpretation, onboarding/off boarding and day to day HR matters.
• Lead key annual processes including performance reviews, promotions, compensation planning and workforce planning.
• Manage complex employee relations matters in partnership with the EMEA Employee Relations Lead and Legal.
• Oversee voluntary and involuntary separations to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Lead HR projects such as policy and program development; support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, integrations and new office launches.
• Leverage market intelligence and workforce data to provide business relevant insights to leadership.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Reward, HR Operations, DEI) to deliver integrated, high impact HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 8+ years in an HR Business Partner or senior client facing role.
• Experience within financial services required.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders in high performance, growth oriented organizations.
• Advanced proficiency in reporting and analytics, Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); Workday or comparable HRIS platforms preferred.
• Experience leading organizational change, workforce planning, and/or integration initiatives in a complex environment.

General Requirements

• Strong bias for action, exceptional work ethic in fast paced, high volume environments.
• Operate effectively across the full spectrum of HR disciplines, partnering seamlessly with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional relationship management skills and credibility to influence business leaders.
• Hands on, execution oriented approach with strong organizational discipline.
• Sound judgment, autonomy and discretion.
• Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical decision making.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence, resilience and adaptability.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Deep expertise in organizational design, workforce planning and transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions and integrations, including due diligence and change management.
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret data and drive evidence based HR strategies.
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written, across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Professional composure in high pressure or sensitive situations.
• Reliability, personal accountability, and collaborative, team oriented mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ares Management LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.