Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Ares Management is a seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join the Talent Management team (within the Human Resources function) on a full-time basis. The HRBP will have alignment with a client group as well as providing support to Senior HRBPs covering the EMEA region. This will involve managing performance and ER cases, working with the business on bespoke coaching & training engagements as well as project work including org design, TUPE and change management. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, process and detail-oriented, flexible with an ability to learn and adapt quickly and must be organized with a strong sense of client service and creative thinking.  The role will continuously evolve as the organisation grows and the HR team enhances current processes and procedures.  This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is already operating as a junior HRBP and seeking to take on more responsibility and continue their development within a close-knit HR team.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional client groups, guiding them through a variety of HR initiatives and change management efforts.
• Build meaningful and influential working relationships with Senior leaders, managers and other key functions across the firm.
• Guide managers through performance review processes, goal setting, and continuous feedback to drive employee engagement and productivity.
• Support the Talent Management team and Senior HR Business Partners with managing a variety of strategic projects and initiatives.
• Advise clients on ER matters with guidance from Senior HRBPs and Employee Relations. This could include involvement in disciplinary, capability, grievance, dismissal, restructuring, TUPE and redundancy processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to HR Associates on all aspects of delivering a high quality, accurate service.
• Partner with clients across 14 EMEA locations including the management of a number of complex in country requirements across continental Europe e.g. union elections
• Utilise HR Metrics reports to create data insights for leadership, business group heads, and board meetings
• Work closely with the Talent Management and Compensation team to analyze and implement competitive compensation structures aligned with market trends and firm objectives.
• Lead on facilitating training and coaching requests across EMEA in collaboration with the Talent Development team.
• Champion the firm’s values and culture, through all HR initiatives and day to day interactions.
• Management of end-to-end people processes across EMEA including sickness leaves, occupational health referrals, parental leave and flexible working requests
• Advise employees on the application of a variety of local policies in line with firmwide standards.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees across EMEA reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support the business with outsourced service provider, consultant and secondment requests.
• Partner with the Compliance function to meet the firm requirements of the Senior Manager & Certification Regime.
• Ensure adherence to employment laws and firm policies, mitigating risk and promoting best practices.
• Work closely with the Talent Management Associate to ensure induction, leavers, joiners, and all HR processes run smoothly.
• Any other tasks as required.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required

Experience Required:  

• 6+ years of experience in Human Resources
• HR Business Partner experience strongly preferred (Workday experience is a plus)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, in particular Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law (any experience of continental European locations is a plus)

General Requirements:

• A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple, complex, time sensitive priorities and competing demands with numerous stakeholders.
• Confidence & ability to communicate with Senior leaders across the business up to Partner level.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills; client focus and ability to confidently interact with various levels of an organisation.
• Ability to anticipate HR and business needs in efforts to help drive results.
• Highly effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong analytical ability and evaluative thinking skills; demonstrated ability to analyse data, spot trends and put forth value added observations/recommendations.
• Very strong attention to detail, highly organised, proactive and process driven.
• Excellent team ethic and the ability to work collaboratively and develop strong partnerships with clients and HR.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability; demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Good judgment with regard to escalating issues vs. solving problems independently.
• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones.

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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.