Program Manager, Internal Community

Internal Community & Employee Engagement CoordinatorAres Management is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Internal Community & Employee Engagement Coordinator to work primarily in the New York City office. This individual will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating programs, events, and initiatives designed to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction within the firm. An ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to build positive, engaging relationships with both new hires and legacy Ares team members.

The ideal candidate must combine strategic engagement thinking, polished communication, data fluency, and strong people skills.Primary functions and essential responsibilities include:In partnership with and under the supervision, facilitates and coordinates day-to-day tasks and processes for new charters for employee-led shared interest groups, events, contests, and activities through the Internal Community governance process.Implement strategies and initiatives to improve employee engagement, drive culture and comraderyTracks and monitors action items to increase employee engagement and build consistent employee experiences that align with Ares' cultureLeverages market data, conducts surveys and focus groups on gathering employee feedback, organizing events and activities that promote teambuilding and collaboration, and developing programs that recognize and reward employee contributionsParticipate in managing the end-to-end development and implementation of an employee-focused engagement groups and activities.Supports Internal Community groups by attending NY based onsite/offsite events and activities.Collaborates with the DEI, HR teams and Employee Resource Groups to understand regional and local employee engagement needs to provide effective solutions for fostering employee engagement practices and ensuring these efforts are in alignment with the firm's overall goals.Ensure program deadlines are met with high quality while managing multiple projects.Provides input in internal communication sent by Internal Community and employee led Internal Community groups.Qualifications include:Education: Bachelor's Degree required.Strong business acumen with knowledge of the firm and key stakeholdersAbility to operate strategically using solid consultative, critical thinking and analytical skills.Demonstrated ability to drive business resultsExcellent leadership, organizational, time management and communication skills, including written, verbal, and active listeningExperience Required: Minimum 3 (for Associate) or 5 (for Senior Associate) years of experience in:Employee engagement or human resources, or a related fieldFacilitating team building programs and events within mid-to-large enterprises or global firmsPlanning, execution of projectsMulti-tasking across competing prioritiesDriving action to resultsFacilitating group discussionsEstablishing collaborative relationships with multiple departments and teamsGeneral Requirements:Effective prioritization strategiesTechnical proficiency: programs used include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Forms, Zoom, Teams, Adobe, Smartsheet and AIParticipation in ad-hoc projects provided by Senior leadership or acquisition integrationsAble to work some nights and weekends periodically throughout the yearStrong sense of ownershipPassionate about creating a culture that supports Ares' employees and firmwide initiativesCompensation:$90,000 - $100,000The 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.