Associate, Human Resources Business Partner

Business Unit:

Human Capital Group

Industry:

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Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past seven consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past eight consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past twenty years, all based on the number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv. For more information on the firm, please visit our web site at www.hl.com.

Scope

As an Associate HR Business Partner, you will be a member of the Human Capital Group reporting to the Regional HR Business Partner, Americas. You will assist in supporting the Company’s departmental groups (Corporate Finance, Financial and Valuation Advisory, Financial Restructuring, Financial Sponsors Coverage, and Corporate) at both a strategic and operational level for the Americas region (U.S. and Brazil).

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policy questions.
• Address employee concerns and escalate as necessary.
• Assist in drafting and supporting performance improvement plans.
• Send, track, and manage employee separation and release agreements.
• Support investigations related to employee relation issues.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and Company policies and procedures in our local offices.
• Assist in drafting and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with HRBPs to align HR strategies and Company goals.
• Support the year-end and mid-year performance review cycle process and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Help coordinate training programs and professional development initiatives.
• Responsible for understanding departmental strategies and ensuring that the Company’s HR policies and practices remain aligned
• Collaborate with HR colleagues in order to deliver the full suite of HR services, including, but not limited to, all aspects of the employee life cycle, such as recruiting, on-boarding, employee development, employee retention, and off-boarding, as well as handling leaves of absence, requests for accommodation, compensation matters, performance management, mobility, and terminations
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) or equivalent work experience
• MS Office proficiency
• Ability to understand business strategies and work in partnership with business heads and HR colleagues to deliver comprehensive HR support
• Trusted advisor to senior management who can coach, motivate, and direct employees and managers to meet desired objectives
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and ability to deliver difficult messages with confidence
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Independent problem solver who is results-oriented and can creatively solve problems that address business challenges
• Exercise good judgment, a high level of integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Proficiency in analyzing human capital data to identify business improvement opportunities
• Display a level of professionalism in accordance with the Company’s values
• Ability and desire to help define role and develop new skills, as specific responsibilities may change over time
• Willingness and flexibility to work independently and as a team member with all levels of personnel
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with Human Resources or related processes (e.g., hiring, training, performance management, terminations), or a combination of education and experience
• Experience working with corporate entities, and preferably with professional services firms, such as investment banking, law, management consulting, or accounting
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation And Benefits

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:

$80,000.00-$100,000.00

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.

Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:

2025 Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.