Job Description

Business Unit:

Human Capital Group

Industry:

No Industry 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Benefits Lead to join our growing Global Benefits team. This role will be instrumental in the administration of our benefits programs across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This role will ensure our benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our global benefits philosophy, while serving as a leader within the Global Benefits team. This is a highly visible role within our Human Capital Group and a key contributor in providing exceptional customer service to our internal and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day administration of all benefit programs in the APAC region, including but not limited to medical, disability, personal accident, housing allowance, retirement, and leave policies.
• Manage the full leave administration process. This includes all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, requesting medical certification and overseeing the return-to-work process for employees returning from leave.
• Develop processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all leave laws and timely reporting to key internal partners.
• Advises key stakeholders on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits, keeping them apprised throughout the employee’s leave duration.
• Manage key relationships with brokers and insurance carriers/providers for new benefits and to ensure high quality service levels.
• Conduct market reviews to ensure external competitiveness, and alignment with global benefits philosophy.
• Manage annual renewals and negotiations with providers, ensuring cost and global philosophy alignment.
• Partner with global benefits team, business partners and office managers to socialize and promote benefits programs in region.
• Partnering with various functions HR OPs, Finance and Payroll to ensure that payments and processes work smoothly.
• Partner with Global Head of Benefits, Regional Benefits Leaders, Legal and Human Capital Group partners on compliance, employee communications and execution of benefit plans.
• Hold supervisory responsibility for the APAC benefits staff; a key member of the team to support and drive initiatives in line with global benefits philosophy.
• Document, refine and deliver processes and procedures for benefits administration.
• Develop and implement effective communication strategies to educate employees about their benefits, including creating and maintaining benefit documentation and resources.
• Collaborate with the global benefits team to address any potential issues and ensure regional alignment with global strategy.
• Lead ad-hoc projects as required, in response to administrative, legislative changes, and governance requirements.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep understanding of benefits practices, regulations, and market trends across APAC countries.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Ability to work and build partnerships across departments.
• Ability to effectively manage tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
• Must be diligent and persistent in follow-up and completion.
• Willingness to “roll up the sleeves” and do what it takes to get the job done.
• Works well on a team and collaborates with others but also be able to work independently.
• Experience with Workday HRIS preferred.
• Degree in HR or related field. 7 years of relevant experience will substitute for degree.
• Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in employee benefits with a strong emphasis on the APAC region, preferably within a multinational financial or professional services firm.

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.

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