Director, IT - HCG Enterprise Solutions

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Information Technology

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Overview

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.

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As the Director, IT of HCG Enterprise Solutions, you are a strategic and technically adept leader responsible for the Human Capital Group's enterprise software ecosystem across a global financial services organization. You bring deep expertise in implementing and optimizing platforms such as Workday-spanning Core HCM, Payroll, Compensation, and Talent Management-and you understand the unique operational demands of firms engaged in M&A, Financial Restructuring, and Valuation Advisory.

In this role, you will enable the HCG technology strategy, ensuring our systems are scalable, integrated, compliant, and aligned with the company's broader business goals. You will lead a high-performing team accountable for delivering solutions that contribute to the elevation of the employee experience and support a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will oversee financial performance for the IT function that supports HCG initiatives, set long-term strategic direction, and make decisions that directly impact operational and organizational outcomes. As a visible and influential leader, you will communicate effectively across all levels, foster innovation, guide the team through change, and ensure your group's work is aligned with the priorities of both the Human Capital Group and the broader HL organization.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

* 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…