Senior Associate, HR Operations

0200 Ares Operations LLC; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Plan

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Résumé du poste

Ares Management LLC in New York seeks a Senior Associate to join Global HR Operations. You will manage core HR processes across onboarding, immigration, transfers, and offboarding, partnering with HR partners to ensure accuracy and timely service.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data integrity in Workday, and compliance, with exposure to programs and projects across the employee lifecycle. Strong ownership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in HR operations and lifecycle processes is expected.
• Strong ownership, data accuracy, and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, immigration, transfers, changes, and offboarding with a consistent employee experience.
• Lead process improvements to strengthen controls and service delivery, partnering with HRIS and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate HR compliance, governance, audits, and reporting with data integrity in Workday.

Connaissances

Ownership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Workday

ServiceNow

Case management tools

Description du poste

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

Ares Management is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Global HR Operations team. HR Operations partners with the broader HR organization and business to deliver high-touch, global services across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, background screening, employee data management, compliance, and HR program administration. The Senior Associate will manage core HR operational processes, serve as a trusted partner to employees, managers, and stakeholders, and drive improvements that strengthen service delivery, compliance, scalability, and the employee experience. We are seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional who demonstrates strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to move initiatives from ideation through execution. This role offers broad exposure across Human Resources and opportunities to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Employee Lifecycle Operations Manage and execute assigned employee lifecycle processes, including and not limited to onboarding, background screening, immigration support, transfers, employee changes, and offboarding, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a consistent employee experience. Serve as a trusted resource for employees, managers, and HR partners, resolving inquiries and complex operational matters with sound judgment and appropriate escalation. Manage and continuously enhance the U.S. New Hire Orientation program in partnership with key stakeholders. Act as a subject matter expert for designated HR Operations processes and programs.
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Identify and lead opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, improve service delivery, reduce risk, and enhance the employee experience. Document, maintain, and standardize procedures and best practices to support consistent and scalable service delivery. Use operational data, service trends, and stakeholder feedback to identify root causes, measure effectiveness, and prioritize improvements. Partner with HRIS and cross-functional teams on system enhancements, workflow improvements, automation opportunities, and operational initiatives.
• Compliance, Programs & Projects Coordinate and execute HR compliance, governance, audit, and reporting activities in alignment with regulatory and business requirements. Maintain data integrity within Workday through regular audits, validation, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution. Manage assigned workstreams within HR programs, cyclical processes, and cross-functional projects, ensuring clear ownership and timely execution. Identify and accelerate operational, compliance, and employee experience risks, partnering with relevant stakeholders through resolution.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Relevant HR certifications preferred.
• Experience Required: 5-7 years of HR Operations experience, preferably within financial services, technology, or another complex, fast-paced environment.
• Experience executing employee lifecycle operations within a global organization.
• Proven ability to improve processes and independently manage initiatives from assessment through implementation.
• Hands-on experience with Workday is required; experience with ServiceNow, case management, and other workflow tools preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR operational controls, data integrity, compliance requirements, and employee service delivery.

General Requirements

• Strong ownership and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective cross-functional partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in process optimization, technology, and operational excellence.

Reporting Relationships

Vice President, HR Operations

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.

$115,00-$135,000

Benefits

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.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.

Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) 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 requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of June 30, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.