Compensation Analyst

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Overview

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, 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. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.

Scope:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compensation Analyst to join our Human Resources team. This role will support the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and alignment with the organization’s goals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in compensation data analysis, job evaluations, and market benchmarking.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking studies using compensation survey data to evaluate competitiveness of pay.

• Analyze internal and external data to evaluate job roles, determine salary ranges, and make recommendations on compensation adjustments.

• Assist in the annual compensation review process including merit increases, bonuses, and equity

• Maintain and update job descriptions and job architecture in partnership with HR and business leaders

• Support compensation survey participation and data submissions

• Generate reports and dashboards to support compensation decision-making and compliance

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

• 2–5 years of relevant compensation or HR analytics experience, preferably within the financial services sector

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficient in Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, advanced formulas)

• Familiarity with compensation survey tools (e.g. Mercer, WTW, Aon)

• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage data with accuracy and confidentiality

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain compensation concepts to non-HR audiences

Compensation and Benefits

Houlihan Lokey is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive total compensation package, which may include other components such as discretionary incentive compensation. The firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is:

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.

Houlihan Lokey provides a competitive benefits package. Our current benefits offerings can be found here:

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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.