Houlihan Lokey, Inc Looking for Talent Acquisition Specialist at New York County, New York Full Time

Business Unit:

Corporate Finance

Industry:

OTH – Other

Overview

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 M&A advisor for the past six consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past seven consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.

Job Purpose

Houlihan Lokey (HL) is growing our Talent Acquisition team in NYC.  As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will report to our Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and focus on lateral recruiting for Corporate Finance including our Mergers & Acquisitions and investment banking teams.

You will partner with service line leaders and hiring teams to recruit top-tier talent to HL across our national platform.  We are seeking an energetic, personable, and passionate recruiter who is motivated by obtaining results, ensuring a positive client and candidate experience, and enabling business success via consultative recruitment.

In addition, our new team member will contribute to strategic projects including: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts, employment branding, and recruitment technology.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Perform full life cycle recruiting including leading hiring team strategy sessions, writing job descriptions, sourcing, interviewing, assessing, negotiating offers, and closing candidates

• Recruit lateral roles ranging from Financial Analyst through Vice President for Corporate Finance

• Develop and maintain consultative relationships with clients, and advise them on best practices for recruiting

• Serve as an ambassador for HL, ensuring a professional and positive experience for all clients and candidates

• Manage up to 20 requisitions in an organized, efficient, and high-quality manner

• Collaborate with recruitment coordinators to schedule interviews virtually and in-person

• Maintain recruitment data integrity in applicant tracking system for accurate reporting

• Decrease agency spend via proactive sourcing, networking, and other strategic recruiting channels

• Contribute to strategic and tactical projects

Basic Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution

• 3+ year of recruiting experience

• COVID vaccination required, subject to applicable state and federal law

Preferred Qualifications:

• Personable with a strong passion for recruiting

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Detail-oriented

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Power-user with LinkedIn Recruiter and experience with other recruitment technologies

• Experience with an enterprise applicant tracking system (i.e. Taleo, Workday, iCIMS, etc.)

• A consultative and client-centric approach

• Team player who enjoys collaborating with peers and key stakeholders

• Agency recruiting experience a plus

• Investment banking recruiting experience a plus

• Willingness to travel as needed

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.