HR Business Partner

Business Unit:

Human Capital Group

Industry:

No Industry



Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a leading global investment bank recognized for delivering independent strategic and financial advice to corporations, financial sponsors, and governments. With uniquely deep industry expertise, broad international reach, and a partnership approach rooted in trust, the firm provides innovative, integrated solutions across mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Our unmatched transaction volumes provide differentiated, data-driven perspectives that help our clients achieve their most critical goals. To learn more about Houlihan Lokey, please visit HL.com.



Scope

As an HR Business Partner, you will be a member of the Human Capital Group (“HCG”), reporting to the Regional HR Business Partner, EMEA. You will serve as a strategic partner to our Corporate teams and lines of business, providing sensible HR guidance and support while ensuring compliance with the complex regulatory landscape, particularly in the UK as well as EMEA. You will work in close coordination with the HCG Legal team (i.e., our in-house team of legal professionals specialising in employment law) on a variety of HR matters. This role requires a good understanding of the financial services industry, specifically investment banking, the ability to keep abreast of employment law changes in each jurisdiction, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain close working relationships with business leaders, corporate department heads, regulatory and compliance functions, and other business stakeholders to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Work in close coordination with the HCG Legal team and the Regional HR Business Partner, EMEA to manage HR issues including, but not limited to, performance matters, disciplinary and grievance investigations, absence management, policy issues, and employment related initiatives.
• Facilitate the performance management process for Corporate staff in the UK and EMEA, including goal setting, performance reviews, and talent calibration.
• Support regulated colleagues with ensuring compliance with the UK financial services regulations, including the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), Conduct Rules, and FCA requirements.
• Provide strategic support to ensure smooth delivery of cross-functional projects, including, but not limited to, developing and revising employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.
• Support the Company’s international expansion through organic growth and acquisitions, which will involve conducting HR due diligence with respect to acquisitions affecting the UK and EMEA.
• Work closely with the Regional HR Business Partner, EMEA and the HCG Legal team to maintain appropriate risk oversight.
• Ensure all HR systems and procedures are kept up to date, and leverage HR data and analytics to inform decision-making and drive business performance.
• Provide proactive support to HCG team members, fostering a high-performance culture.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven track record as a HR Business Partner within the financial services industry, preferably investment banking.
• Experience and knowledge of UK financial services regulations, particularly SM&CR and Conduct Rules.
• Strong business acumen and ability to build effective partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercial mindset, resilient, diligent, and ability to operate with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deliver difficult messages with confidence.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proactive with a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure with strong organisational skills. Ability to have a flexible work schedule.
• Trusted advisor to management who can coach, motivate, and direct employees and managers to meet desired objectives.
• Exercise good judgment, a high level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Display a level of professionalism in accordance with the Company’s values.
• Willingness and flexibility to work independently and as a team member with all levels of personnel.
• MS Office proficiency and experience with HR systems and data analytics.
• Relevant HR certifications (e.g., CIPD) preferred.

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.