US- Interim Payroll Operations

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Human Capital Group

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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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We are seeking a US-based Interim Payroll Operations specialist to assist with day-to-day payroll processing across our US offices. This role will provide first-level administrative support, data entry, and payroll processing tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in full-scope US payroll operations at the very least, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Service Now Case Management

• Payroll Processing

• New Hire Payroll Setup

• Benefits Coordination

• Leave of Absence

• Urgent Payroll Change Notices

• Reconciliations

• Banking Follow-Up

• FPC, CPP or 4-7yrs of equivalent experience preferred.

• Experience in payroll operations and case management.

• Familiarity with Workday, EIB processing, and Service Now.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

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:$35 - $45 Hourly 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:

2026 Benefits

_ 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, and any other characteristic protected by law. _