Talent Development Advisor

Company: Ares Operations
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 4, 2026

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 is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly dynamic Human Resources team that is constantly innovating and striving to positively impact the 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 will be responsible for providing talent development advisory , helping diagnose needs, designing solutions, 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, providing expert guidance across all talent development activities . They will operate strategically 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 talent advisors for their business and region and will require strong business acumen and a commercial mindset . The successful candidate should be confident, energetic, creative, and passionate. They should thrive in ambiguous situations and enjoy consulting with various stakeholders as they create and build talent solutions . 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 and consultation. They should possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and s hould have experience building strong relationships with leaders at various levels across multiple locations . They should understand best practices in Talent Development and be eager to innovate, build, and e valuate. Reporting relationships Reports to: Principal, Talent Development Supervises: n/a Primary functions & responsibilities Some areas of focus may include : Talent Advisory & Consulting – p rovide talent development advis ory support to leaders for their business and region. Act as a talent consultant for HR and business leaders . Content Development & Vendor Management – Create, curate, and facilitate talent 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, HR p artner s and business leaders . Translate business needs into talent solutions and clearly communicate recommendations, outcomes, and impact. Q ualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree , Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience Experience Required: Minimum 8 years of relevant Human Resources experience in a fast-paced environment and 5 years in 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 ability to design solutions that drive long-term progress Change management Project management of large-scale global initiatives General Requirements: Strong consulting and influencing skills to help leaders shape talent development priorities Comfortable facilitating discussions, workshops, and various sessions with diverse audiences Strong written and oral communication Ability to work in dep endently as you consult , build and deliver best in class talent development solutions that are aligned to a business need Demonstrate comfort in leveraging data to inform strategic decisions and priorities Be in the know of Talent Development trends, topics and best practices Be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones Reporting Relationships Compensation 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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