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Ares Management · 9 hours ago

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

Ares Management is a leading global alternative asset manager committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment. They are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to deliver best-in-class HR services, drive performance, and partner with IT leadership on strategic people initiatives.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor and partner to the IT leadership team, and functional technology managers across Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications, Data Engineering, and Service Delivery

Develop a deep understanding of IT operating models, Agile methodologies, SDLC processes, and technology roadmaps to ensure HR strategies align with evolving business and technical priorities

Partner with IT leadership to anticipate workforce needs related to cloud transformation, automation, cybersecurity maturity, data governance, and emerging technologies

Support organizational design efforts for complex technical environments, including restructuring around product teams, centers of excellence, shared services, and global delivery models

Lead workforce planning for specialized technical roles (e.g., cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, data scientists, enterprise architects), ensuring alignment with market trends and internal capability needs

Advise on build‑vs‑buy talent strategies, including upskilling, reskilling, vendor utilization, and global talent sourcing

Partner with Talent Acquisition to refine technical job descriptions, competency models, and interview frameworks to ensure accurate assessment of technical and behavioral capabilities

Support the development of career pathways for technical talent, including dual‑track progression (technical expert vs. people leader)

Guide leaders through performance management for technical contributors, including evaluating code quality, project delivery, sprint velocity, incident response performance, and adherence to engineering best practices

Manage employee relations issues that may arise in high‑pressure IT environments, such as on‑call responsibilities, production outages, cross‑functional friction, or vendor‑related challenges

Support leaders in managing distributed or hybrid technical teams, including offshore/nearshore resources and managed service providers

Support globally distributed IT teams across multiple time zones and regulatory environments, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and practices

Advise on cross‑border hiring, mobility, and compliance considerations for technical roles

Lead HR components of major technology transformations, including system implementations, cloud migrations, cybersecurity initiatives, and digital modernization programs

Develop change management strategies that support adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working within IT

Partner with Learning & Development to design technical and leadership development programs that support evolving IT capabilities

Qualification

Human Resources Business PartnerTalent AcquisitionOrganizational DesignData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAgile MethodologiesEmployee RelationsClient Relationship SkillsDetail OrientationCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree required

10+ years of experience in Human Resources and at least 8 years in an HR Business Partner or other client-facing role

Prior alternate asset management/financial services, Private Equity and/or Investment Banking experience required

Must possess strong Microsoft office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Workday is a plus

Ability to operate effectively across the full range of HR disciplines and be able to work with managers and colleagues at all levels across the business

Have a strong bias for action, tireless work ethic, and thrive in a fast-paced, high volume environment

Take a hands-on approach, with the ability to stay organized while managing multiple priorities and competing demands

Have exceptional client relationship skills; must be able to quickly establish credibility with the business and influence outcomes

Strong data management and operational excellence skill sets; ability to apply judgment to data to support decisions and recommend practical steps

Strong experience in talent acquisition, ideally coupled with broad HR knowledge

Strong knowledge of recruitment market practices; able to consistently and proactively identify and attract passive candidates by utilizing advanced recruiting techniques

Possess a global mindset and demonstrated experience operating internationally across large, highly matrixed organizations

Demonstrate the highest levels of judgment and integrity

Be comfortable in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Have high accuracy and detail orientation

Expertise in organizational design and workforce transformation

Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, including due diligence and change management

Strong data analysis and interpretation skills to drive evidence-based HR strategies

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Maintain professionalism and composure in high-pressure situations

Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player

Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Experience supporting Information Technology, Engineering, or Digital Transformation teams within a global financial services or asset management environment

Familiarity with IT frameworks such as Agile, Scrum, ITIL, DevOps, and cloud operating models

Understanding of technical talent markets, including compensation trends for specialized IT roles

Experience partnering with cybersecurity, data governance, and infrastructure teams on sensitive or confidential initiatives

Ability to interpret IT organizational metrics and translate them into actionable HR strategies

Comfort working with technical leaders and understanding the nuances of engineering culture, delivery cycles, and technical career progression