Associate Talent Management

### _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 Talent Management Associate is a key member of the Talent Management team who supports HR Business Partners and assigned client groups through employee lifecycle coordination, annual talent processes, headcount tracking, reporting, and day-to-day talent management support. This role partners closely with HR Operations, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Rewards, and Legal to deliver a responsive, accurate, and well-governed employee experience in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is process-oriented, highly organized, takes initiative, flexible, and eager to grow in a dynamic HR environment. This role is well suited for someone with foundational HR experience who is motivated to deepen their skills while supporting a fast-paced, evolving organization. **Primary Functions & Responsibilities** * Support Global/Lead HR Business Partner(s) in delivering HR support to assigned business/client groups * Assist with routine talent management inquiries for designated employee populations, escalating more complex matters to senior HR Business Partners as appropriate * Support routine operational HRBP activities, including employee lifecycle changes such as transfers, data updates, promotions, reporting changes, and related coordination * Provide support for employee transition processes, including relevant documentation, coordination, and exit interviews * Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly reporting for relevant business units, including position management, headcount tracking, and hiring-related updates * Develop working knowledge of relevant employment policies and processes and partner with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, and Legal as appropriate * Support the Talent Management team with executing projects in support of the strategic agenda and annual priorities * Support annual HR processes including performance management, promotions and calibration sessions **Qualifications** **Education** * Bachelor’s Degree required **Experience** * 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources * HR Operational experience strongly preferred (Workday experience is a plus) * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to synthesize information into clear, well-structured outputs **General Requirements** * Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across a global matrixed HR and business environment * Clear and professional communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear written summaries, polished presentations, and concise updates for HRBP and stakeholder discussions * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with the ability to operate independently and navigate complexity in a global organization * Flexible, adaptable, and proactive, with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset * Strong ownership, accountability, and judgment, with the ability to determine when to escalate issues versus resolve independently * Flexibility in working hours during peak periods and to support time-sensitive business priorities * Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, or work product is a plus **Reporting Relationships** Senior HR Business Partner **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-$125,000 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._