Houlihan Lokey · 17 hours ago
Director, IT – HCG Enterprise Solutions
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expHoulihan Lokey, Inc. is a global investment bank with expertise in various financial services. They are seeking a Director, IT for HCG Enterprise Solutions who will lead the enterprise software ecosystem and ensure the technology strategy aligns with business goals, while overseeing a high-performing team and driving efficiencies across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead the strategic direction, development, and operational execution of HCG enterprise solutions, including Workday, payroll systems, compensation platforms, performance management platforms, and advanced analytics tools such as Workday Analytics and Prism Analytics
Act as the primary liaison between HR, Finance, IT, and executive leadership, translating business needs into technology solutions that drive efficiency and insight
Drive end-to-end Workday implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, with a focus on HCM, Payroll, Compensation, and Talent modules
Collaborate with the business partner teams to manage system integrations, onboarding, and data migration for acquired entities or divestitures
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry regulations, including SOX, GDPR, and other applicable financial and HR-related standards
Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service level agreements (SLAs) for all HCG-related systems and tools
Lead a high-performing IT team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across global HR tech operations
Support HR and Finance leaders with reporting, analytics, and workforce planning tools tailored to a financial services workforce, leveraging Workday Analytics and Prism for actionable insights
Partner with HCG to evaluate emerging technologies in the HCM space, ensuring the company remains ahead of digital transformation trends
Influence a wide range of audiences; present and defend complicated or delicate issues that have an important impact on the business
Lead the team through change, listening and providing tools to help move through the change curve, helping the team understand opportunities in change, and motivating them through transitions
Integrate fundamental organizational requirements (structure, policies, resources) and innovative thinking to develop new solutions
Create opportunities for leadership and visibility for direct reports, playing a significant role in their career development and identifying talent across the organization
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years focused on HR technology and enterprise HCM systems
Proven expertise in Workday HCM and Workday Payroll as well as Compensation, and Talent Management systems
Strong track record of implementing or optimizing Workday in a complex, multi-entity organization
Deep understanding of compliance, data privacy, and regulatory environments impacting both HR and financial services
Demonstrated experience with M&A-related IT integration, including employee data migrations and cross-platform system alignment
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred
Preferred
Certification in Workday (especially HCM or Payroll)
Familiarity with financial services software ecosystems (e.g., ERP, CRM, Compliance tools)
Experience working in or supporting a Financial Services company, particularly one engaged in M&A, Financial Restructuring, or Valuations
Experience working in a private equity-backed or highly acquisitive environment
Exposure to workforce planning in professional services or high-growth consulting environments
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Performance incentives
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Houlihan Lokey
Houlihan Lokey is an investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, and financial restructuring.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-08-12IPO
2005-10-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Austin Smith
Senior Vice President
Miguel Mireles
Vice President Investment Banking
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