Associate HR Business Partner

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in London seeks an Associate HR Business Partner to join the Human Capital Group. You will collaborate with corporate teams and lines of business to provide practical HR guidance while ensuring compliance with UK employment laws.

You will work with the HCG Legal team and regional HR partners on HR issues, drive data-driven decision making, and support timely HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Coordinator or HR Advisor within the financial services industry, preferably investment banking.
• Experience and knowledge of financial services regulations and employment laws in the UK.
• Strong business acumen and ability to build effective partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HCG colleagues to support the full employee life cycle, including recruiting, onboarding, development, retention, and off-boarding.
• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders and regulatory/compliance functions.
• Act as a point of contact for UK HR policy questions and escalate as necessary.
• Work with HCG Legal and regional partners on time and absence tracking, disciplinary and grievance investigations, and absence management.
• Provide HR documentation support and maintain employee records and HR databases.
• Support cross-functional projects and update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with HR due diligence and post-close integration for international expansion.
• Ensure HR systems are up to date and use analytics to drive decisions.
• Coordinate with Office Management for in-office support as needed.
• Support performance review cycles and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

HR coordination

Employee relations

UK employment law

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Education

HR certifications

Tools

HRIS

Data analytics

MS Excel

Job description

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 Associate HR Business Partner, you will be a member of the Human Capital Group (“HCG”) based in London, reporting to the Regional HR Business Partner, EMEA. You will work closely with our Corporate teams and lines of business, providing sensible HR guidance and support while ensuring compliance with the complex regulatory landscape in the UK. You will collaborate closely 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, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HCG colleagues, including, but not limited to, the Payroll, Benefits, and Operations teams, to support the full 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.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with business leaders, corporate department heads, regulatory and compliance functions, and other business stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for employees in the UK regarding HR policy questions and address employee concerns, escalating to the Regional HR Business Partner, EMEA as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the HCG Legal team and the Regional HR Business Partner, EMEA to manage HR issues including, but not limited to, time and absence tracking, performance matters, disciplinary and grievance investigations, absence management, policy issues, and employment related initiatives.
• Provide support for the HCG Operations team with HR documentation and administration and maintain employee records and HR databases.
• Support the delivery of cross-functional projects, including, but not limited to, time and absence tracking and developing and revising employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.
• Support the Company’s international expansion through organic growth and acquisitions, which will involve assisting with HR due diligence and post-close integration of employees.
• Work closely with the Regional HR Business Partner, EMEA and the HCG Legal team to help maintain appropriate risk oversight.
• Ensure all HR systems and procedures are kept up to date and use HR data and analytics to support decision-making and drive business performance.
• Partner with the Office Management Group on a regular basis to assist with the coordination of various in-office support, as may be needed for employees.
• Provide proactive support to HCG team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures in our UK offices.
• Support the year-end and mid-year performance review cycle process and ensure compliance with deadlines.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Coordinator or HR Advisor within the financial services industry, preferably investment banking.
• Experience and knowledge of financial services regulations and employment laws in the UK.
• 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.
• 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 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.

#LI-111419 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.