Talent Development Advisor
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Overview
Job Description
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 is looking for an experienced Talent Development Advisor to join the Global Talent Development team.This isa great opportunityto join a fast-paced, highly dynamic Human Resources team that is constantly innovating and striving to positivelyimpactthe people of Ares.
In this newly created role, the Talent Advisor will act as a strategic advisor to our HR Business Partners and business leaders across the firm. This individual willbe responsible forproviding talent developmentadvisory, helping diagnose needs,designingsolutions, and implementing strategies that align with business priorities.
The Talent Advisor will be expected to build strong credibility and trusted relationships with HRBPs and leaders,providingexpert guidance across all talent development activities. They willoperatestrategically in assessing individual teams and organizational needs, while also working tactically to design content and source external vendor partnerships to deliver solutions. This role will partner closely with leaders acting as talentadvisorsfor their business and regionand will require strong business acumen and a commercial mindset.
The successful candidate should be confident, energetic,creative,and passionate.They should thrive inambiguous situations and enjoyconsulting withvariousstakeholders as they create and build talentsolutions. They should be able to lead towards a strategic vision and have a high attention to detail. They should use data to inform their decision making andconsultation. They shouldpossessexcellent communication skills, both written and verbal,and should have experience buildingstrong relationships with leadersat various levelsacross multiple locations. They shouldunderstand best practices inTalent Developmentand be eager toinnovate,build,and evaluate.
Reportingrelationships
Reports to:Principal, Talent Development
Supervises:n/a
Primary functions&responsibilities
Some areas of focus may include:
Talent Advisory&Consulting –provide talent developmentadvisory support toleadersfor their business and region. Act as a talent consultantfor HR andbusinessleaders.
Content Development & Vendor Management– Create, curate, andfacilitatetalent development content across a range of topics.Identify, evaluate, and manage external vendors and partners to deliver high‑quality learning solutions.
Stakeholder Partnership– Serve as a strong connector between Talent Development,HRBPs,HRpartnersandbusiness leaders. Translate business needs into talent solutions and clearly communicate recommendations, outcomes, and impact.
Qualifications
Education:Bachelor’s Degree,Master’s Degreepreferredor equivalent work experience
Experience Required:Minimum8years ofrelevantHuman Resources experience in a fast-paced environmentand5yearsin Talent Development
Proven in-depth experience in:
Designing and implementing talent development strategies in complex and global environments
Hands-on L&D content creation and delivery
Consulting with HRBPs and business leaders on talent and development needs
Sourcing, evaluating, and managing external learning vendors and partners
Organizational development, with the abilitytodesign solutions thatdrive long-term progress
Change management
Project management of large-scale global initiatives
General Requirements:
Strong consultingandinfluencingskillsto help leaders shape talent development priorities
Comfortable facilitating discussions, workshops, andvarioussessions with diverse audiences
Strong written and oral communication
Ability to work independentlyas youconsult,build and deliverbest in class talent development solutions that are aligned to a business need
Demonstrate comfort inleveragingdata to inform strategic decisions and priorities
Bein the knowof Talent Development trends,topicsand best practices
Be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones
Reporting Relationships
Principal, Talent DevelopmentCompensation
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.
$145,00-$185,000
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.
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