Junior HRBP, Associate (12 month FTC)

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. seeks an Associate HR Business Partner based in India, ideally Mumbai or Gurugram, to provide HR guidance to Mumbai and Gurugram offices. You will partner with Payroll, Benefits, and Legal teams on policy execution, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.

You will work with the HCG group to manage HR data, drive initiatives, and support performance reviews while navigating employment laws and a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English.
• 3-4 years as Junior HR Business Partner or HR Advisor in financial services, preferably investment banking.
• Experience with Indian employment laws and regulations.
• Strong business acumen with stakeholder partnership skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Payroll, Benefits, and Operations to support the full employee life cycle.
• Build relationships with business leaders, department heads, regulatory and compliance functions.
• Act as a point of contact for India-based employees on HR policy questions.
• Support HR issues with the HCG Legal team and HR Business Partner.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases; support policy updates and handbooks.
• Assist with cross-functional projects and process improvements.
• Ensure risk oversight and compliance with local laws in Mumbai and Gurugram.
• Use HR data analytics to drive decision-making and performance.

Skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

HR analytics

Education

HR certifications preferred

Tools

MS Office

HR systems

Data analytics

Job description

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.

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.

As an Associate HR Business Partner, you will be a member of the Human Capital Group (“HCG”) based in Mumbai or Gurugram, India, reporting to the HR Business Partner, FVA. You will work closely with our Corporate teams and lines of business, providing sensible HR guidance and support primarily for our Mumbai and Gurugram offices, with the potential to expand to other APAC offices (China, Hong Kong, and Singapore). You will collaborate closely with the HCG Operations team and 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 India regarding HR policy questions and address employee concerns, escalating to the HR Business Partner, as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the HCG Legal team and the HR Business Partner to manage HR issues including, but not limited to, time and absence tracking, performance matters, disciplinary and grievance investigations, POSH compliance, personal account dealing breaches, 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, revising employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.
• Work closely with the HR Business Partner 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 Mumbai and Gurugram offices.
• Support the year-end and mid-year performance review cycle process and ensure compliance with deadlines.

Basic Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English.
• Relevant experience ranging from 3-4 years as an Junior HR Business Partner or HR Advisor within the financial services industry, preferably investment banking.
• Experience and knowledge of financial services regulations and employment laws in India.
• 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.

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.