Global Head of Talent

* Lead the continued evolution of the firm’s Talent Management / HR Business Partner model to deliver trusted, high‐impact advisory support to leaders and employees globally.* Establish a clear TM operating model (roles, capabilities, decision rights, escalation paths) that enables consistency while flexing to business context.* Redefine and standardize the role of the HR Business Partner with clear service delivery expectations, job responsibilities, and measurable success criteria.* Ensure TM operates as a strategic, data‐informed user and advisor, deeply embedded in business planning and leadership decisions, with strong cross‐COE collaboration and shared accountability for outcomes.* Design and lead a firm‐wide talent and leadership development strategy that is aligned to enterprise business priorities, spanning early career through senior leadership and Partner succession.* Own and evolve core talent and development frameworks, including: + Performance management philosophy and enablement + Promotion, progression, and career architecture frameworks + Leadership and manager capability models + High‐potential identification, assessment, and successor development + Learning and development capabilities and programs across the enterprise* Architect a scalable Talent Development operating model, including clear roles, levels, governance, and decision rights, and assess the optimal organizational design required to deliver enterprise impact, potentially including the establishment of a dedicated Head of Talent Development role and supporting leadership structure.* Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a holistic talent and learning system ensuring strong integration with broader HR platforms and technology goals.* Establish clear standards for program quality, measurement, and ROI, using data and feedback to continuously refine development offerings and ensure they directly support performance, readiness, and leadership depth.* Provide strategic leadership and oversight of global Talent Acquisition (campus, lateral, executive hiring), ensuring alignment to enterprise workforce plans and long-term capability needs.* Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to ensure recruitment remains high caliber, data driven, and globally consistent, with a strong employer brand and candidate experience.* Build and lead a high performing, unified talent leadership team, fostering a “one talent” mindset across TM, TD, TA, and DEI.* Set clear expectations for excellence, collaboration, and accountability; coach and develop leaders to operate at enterprise scale.* Serve as a visible role model for Ares’ leadership and cultural standards.* Evaluate differing perspectives on talent programs, delivery models, and tradeoffs, and make clear, timely enterprise decisions.* Partner level or equivalent executive with deep, multi-disciplinary talent expertise, particularly across Talent Management and Talent Development.* Proven ability to design, lead, and scale enterprise talent operating models in complex, global organizations.* 20+ years of progressive HR leadership, including prior Head of Talent or equivalent enterprise role.* Significant experience in large, global financial services or adjacent professional services environments with high expectations for rigor, governance, and execution.* Experience building and/or transforming a talent strategy and organization for the future; integrating previously separate teams into a cohesive, high performing group.* Strong track record influencing senior leaders, making high stakes decisions with imperfect information, and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders.* Strong data driven orientation (KPIs, dashboards, workforce analytics) to inform decision making and track outcomes.* Executive presence and Partner level gravitas; capable of credibly engaging the C suite and other senior leaders when needed.* Strong commercial mindset; instinctively connects talent decisions to performance and risk.* Decisive, accountable, and comfortable operating in ambiguity and making decisions.* Exceptional communicator and storyteller with senior audiences.* High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to developing leaders and teams.* Demonstrated ability to lead leaders, build bench strength, and develop high performing teams and cultures.* Ability to travel as needed across regions to lead and support global initiatives.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.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 December 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. 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