Associate, HR Operations

Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager. Our success is driven by our people and our culture, guided by core values: Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within a growing industry.

Role: HR Operations – this team serves as the functional expert in HR-related systems, executes HR programs and processes, and partners with the HRIS team to drive technical improvements and continuous process enhancements. The ideal candidate will assist the HR team in a broad range of operational, programmatic, and project management duties, including support for new hires and related background checks/data entries/notifications, and will serve as the HR contact for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee, HR, and business leader inquiries and provide ad-hoc support for requests to the HR Operations team.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and other functions to resolve inquiries, deliver solutions, and recommend process improvements.
• Own data quality and accuracy in the Workday system; conduct regular audits and coordinate with team members to resolve data issues.
• Manage completion of new hire onboarding tasks in Workday; coordinate with recruitment and new hires to ensure tasks are completed prior to start date.
• Oversee onboarding communications and forms to internal functions (e.g., IT, Compliance, Payroll, Corporate Services) to ensure seamless onboarding.
• Manage background checks by reviewing progress, obtaining information as needed, and consulting with legal on any flags.
• Support New Hire Orientation for Mumbai-based hires (full-time and temporary), including delivering presentations and maintaining knowledge of firm structure, policies, compensation and rewards, travel and expense policies, and benefits.
• Regularly review and update HR Operations SOPs to reflect changes in policies and organizational needs.
• Maintain and administer the Education Sponsorship Program, ensuring eligibility, paperwork, approvals, and handling reimbursements or repayments as necessary.
• Assist with other related projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; HR certifications preferred.

Experience: 2-5 years of business experience, preferably in financial services; prior HR experience and HRIS/Workday experience are preferred; data entry experience is advantageous.

General Requirements

• Dependable, positive attitude, highly motivated, team player; self-directed with a can-do attitude; able to work in a fast-paced environment; proactive and adaptable.
• High accuracy and attention to detail; strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication; customer-focused with ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Judgment and decision-making abilities; ability to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive priorities with multiple stakeholders; strong time management and prioritization.
• Analytical mindset with interest in improving process efficiency; flexible about role and willing to take on new projects and skills.

Reporting Relationships

Vice President, HR Operations

Note: There is no set deadline to apply; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis while the search is active. This description intentionally reflects the responsibilities and qualifications of the role and does not imply job eligibility beyond current requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) 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, unemployment status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.