Position Overview

Job Description

We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams. 

About the Role

• Diverse responsibilities: You will be accountable for the administration of data updates in HR systems in compliance with HR policies and standard operating procedures, execution of onboarding and payroll processes, as well as delivery of an exceptional experience conveying company policies and general HR information, resolution of payroll and benefits questions.

• Collaborative work environment: You will act as a point of contact for employee inquiries, work closely with the HR Operations Director and broader HR, Finance and Compliance teams, and oversee coordination of tasks related to offboarding current employees, partnering with people managers, HR team and stakeholders across HW.

• Professional development: We care about your training and development. New employees will participate in role specific training to set you up for success. This role also assists on special projects as needed to develop process improvement skills and get exposure to project management. You will be a continuous learner adapting to new policies and procedures required to process and resolve personnel transactions, inquiries, and issues.

• Engaging culture: We believe talent is our greatest asset. Our people exemplify a team over individual culture, and participate in team-building events, both regional and companywide.

Why HW

Harris Williams fosters an inclusive culture through hiring quality people who are committed, tenacious, and principled – dedicated to achieving the right results for our clients, the right way. We are committed to building a unique firm by valuing and developing talent.

Employees who thrive at Harris Williams demonstrate the following:

• Approach all tasks with humility, collaboration and enthusiasm

  • View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth

  • Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates

  • Learn from mentors

• Responsiveness

  • Acknowledge requests and clarify deadlines as needed

  • Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks

• Pride in your work product

  • Quality-check your work and the work of your teammates to ensure accuracy before handing up the chain

  • Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion

  • Ask “What’s next?” Work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your team

  • Maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgement, tact, and discretion

• Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates and clients both verbally and in writing

  • As you gain confidence through experience, willingness to speak up during internal discussions, as directed by your manager

• Be a self-starter

  • Exhaust available resources, including desktop research, leaning on more experienced peers for advice/guidance before asking your manager for guidance

• Be curious

  • Ask questions along to way to deepen your understanding of HR processes & policies, how they support the HW business and fit into the big picture

    • Offer creative suggestions as you grow into the role to enhance or create efficiency in existing processes

Job Specific Competencies, Education and Experience:

• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in HR, financial or professional services industry preferred

• Excel – Understanding of formulas, data