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 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.