Analyst, HC Business Partner Operations

Position Overview

ABOUT APOLLO

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of June 30, 2024, Apollo had approximately $696 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES

Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:

The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.

The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.

A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.

We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:

Outperform expectations

Challenge Convention

Champion Opportunity

Lead responsibly

Drive collaboration

As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.

OUR BENEFITS

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

At Apollo, our vision is to deliver a modern, high-performing culture that attracts and retains top talent to achieve our ambition of being the leading alternative asset manager and provider of retirement solutions. The Human Capital (HC) team leads the development and execution of the firm’s core HC processes, programs, and strategic initiatives. The team consists of (1) Centers of Excellence (COEs) in Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, DE&I, Employee Relations, and Citizenship that design global processes, (2) Human Capital Business Partners (HCBPs) that partner with the business to help them implement robust organizational and talent strategies, and (3) HC Operations team that manages HC technology, reporting & analytics, and core operational support across key processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reinforce HC Operations process and best practices across HCBP Team

• Develop a strong understanding of the HC Operations portfolio (Workday Support & Operations, Talent Acquisition Operations, Reporting & Analytics, Mobility & Immigration) to be able to effectively support HCBPs in HC Operations processes
• Work with the HC Business Partner team to develop and maintain processes to ensure that business-specific data (hiring, terms, role changes, bios, org charts, hierarchy, etc.) is up to date in Workday, while liaising with the Workday Support team to implement employee and business changes (e.g., reorgs) in a timely manner
• Own the training of new Business Partner team members on HC Operations processes (including but not limited to hiring, onboarding, terms, role changes, etc.)

Work with HC Business Partner team to identify opportunities to enhance current HC processes and systems

• Identify key business partner activities where additional scalable process could be developed to support the team’s operations and cadence, which includes creating core templates/processes that can be leveraged globally for various employee lifecycle activities,  
• Work with the broader HC Operations team to create and maintain standard operating procedures and job aids, ensuring there is the right level of technical and business-specific guidance, and also identify the appropriate channels to train BPs on specific Workday processes
• Support business-specific HC reporting leads, coordinating with Reporting & Analytics and Business Partners to leverage existing reports, align on additional reporting requirements, and produce ongoing and ad hoc reporting

Support key Business Partner activities and strategic initiatives

• Create business-specific presentations and reporting to support ongoing and annual HC processes, including but not limited to performance management (e.g., outstanding reviews by BU, download of 360 reviews for senior leaders), talent planning (e.g. outstanding talent planning mappings, promotion class years), and training programs (e.g. Associate class facebook, Associate onboarding tracker)
• Support broader employee lifecycle processes including recruiting, performance management, promotions, and learning initiatives under the direction of the Business Partner team
• Provide ad hoc support to Business Partners as priorities evolve

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 + years’ experience in HC Business partnering role or HC Operations role
• Graduate degree or equivalent experience
• External vendor management experience
• Highly analytical, logical thinker, problem-solver with strong work ethic
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience and knowledge on Workday and Service Now Applications
• Ability to handle confidential HR information and execute complex data change requests 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong experience of enabling tools including in-depth knowledge of Microsoft products. Skilled in analysis and reports.
• Adaptability to new technologies and regional complexities
• Exceptional customer service and collaboration skills
• Excellent organizational skills, process oriented and a strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a global, matrixed team environment
• Workday experience strongly preferred.

Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, gender/sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role. Any job offer will be conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time, and entering into definitive contractual documentation satisfactory to Apollo.