Associate, Talent Management (Real Estate)

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 organizationFlexible, adaptable, and proactive, with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong ownership, accountability, and judgment, with the ability to determine when to elevate 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

Benefits

• 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)
• Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
• 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

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.