Junior HRBP, Associate

Houlihan Lokey

. Support the full employee life cycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee development, retention, offboarding, leaves of absence, accommodation requests, compensation matters, performance management, mobility, and terminations .

Posted 10/15/2026contractGurugram • IndiaJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee life cycle management, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and compliance with financial services regulations in India. Proficient in using HR data analytics to inform decision-making and enhance business performance.

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Employee Life Cycle ManagementFinancial Services RegulationsHR Data AnalyticsStakeholder Relationship ManagementPerformance Management

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Hard Skills

Employee DevelopmentCompensation ManagementPerformance ManagementPolicy ComplianceAbsence ManagementGrievance InvestigationsHR DocumentationRisk OversightHR Systems ManagementData Analytics

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeHR Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant HR Certifications

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInvestment BankingEmployment LawsPOSH ComplianceConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the full employee life cycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee development, retention, offboarding, leaves of absence, accommodation requests, 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 stakeholders
Act as a key HR contact for employees in India, addressing policy questions and employee concerns
Collaborate with the HCG Legal team and HR Business Partner on time and absence tracking, performance matters, disciplinary and grievance investigations, POSH compliance, personal account dealing breaches, absence management, policy issues, and employment initiatives
Support HR documentation and administration, and maintain employee records and HR databases
Support cross-functional projects, including revisions to employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
Help maintain appropriate risk oversight with the HR Business Partner
Keep HR systems and procedures up to date, using HR data and analytics to support decision-making and business performance
Partner with the Office Management Group to coordinate in-office support
Provide proactive support to HCG team members and foster a high-performance culture
Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and company policies in the Mumbai and Gurugram offices
Support year-end and mid-year performance review cycles and ensure deadline compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional fluency in English
3-4 years of relevant experience as a 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, resilience, diligence, and ability to operate with a sense of urgency
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver difficult messages with confidence
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Proactive attitude
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure with strong organisational skills
Ability to have a flexible work schedule
Good judgment, high integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 month FTC (fixed-term contract)
Equal opportunity employment