We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

Lincoln International follows a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in office collaboration.Our employees work in our Chicago office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays. Our office is located at 110 N Wacker Drive, just blocks from Union Station & Ogilvie Transportation Center.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lincoln International LLC (“Lincoln”) is seeking a HR Administrator to join our Talent Team to help foster and drive the brand, passion and culture that has been at the core of Lincoln’s success. The HR Administrator will be responsible for supporting the Talent Team through the entire employee life cycle. This person should have relevant professional experience, be entrepreneurial, and be poised and able to interface with many different people both inside and outside the firm.

Lincoln fosters a cohesive and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork. A successful HR Administrator should have exceptional organizational skills, be team-oriented and have flexibility to support the Talent Team. The HR Administrator should also demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to work professionally and efficiently in a deadline-driven environment and the willingness to take ownership of tasks from beginning to end.

We envision the HR Administrator will be initially tasked with the following:

• Provide administrative support to the department’s daily Human Resources operations which includes: onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, employee programs and benefits administration.
  • Be responsible for the full onboarding lifecycle for new joiners and rehires, including HR orientation, pre-employment testing, coordinating information and onboarding tasks with new employees, assisting new employees with general onboarding paperwork, and launching relevant business process workstreams in our HRIS system (Workday).
  • Assist with Global Headcount management.
  • Ensure that Workday and other databases and trackers are accurate and up to date at all times both in the US and globally.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files, records and documentation.
  • Coordinate with the Payroll team regarding employment and compensation changes for U.S. employees.
  • Assist with employee leave administration through our third-party vendor.
  • Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and coverage inquiries, ensuring accurate information and timely support.
  • Reconcile and process Benefits invoices monthly in a timely manner.
  • Assist with the creation and updating of internal letters and memos (i.e., Offer, Transfer, Repayment, Promotion, etc.)
  • Manage the bonus repayment process, including tracking timely repayment and escalating to collections as required.
  • Assist in drafting and distributing regular benefits and HR communications to employees.
  • Manage the HR and Benefits inboxes and answer frequently asked questions from employees related to standard policies, benefits, and hiring processes, etc.; refer more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
  • Review and process unemployment claims and employment verification requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Assist during the offboarding process by launching relevant actions in HRIS systems and connecting with the leaver to address questions regarding transition details and benefits.
• Provide other general administrative support related to the Talent Team, possibly to include:
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Additional Talent-specific tasks
• Participate in general ad hoc projects and assignments across the Talent function, as assigned.

The above responsibilities describe the general responsibilities for this role and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.

Qualifications:

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

Professional and Cultural Characteristics:

• Authentic individual with high integrity, whose personal and professional values are consistent with Lincoln’s Culture Statement (Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Integration, Collaboration, Integrity)
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Assertive, articulate and self-motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaborator who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Driven and ambitious professional who gains satisfaction from achieving personal and team goals
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and handle highly confidential information in a professional manner
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and banking staff as it relates to recruitment coordination

Other Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a Human Resources, Talent and/or Recruiting Role
• Comfort with data and Excel, and proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience with Workday is preferred

Additional Information:

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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The salary range for this role is $60,000-$75,000 on an annual basis. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Chicago. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through LinkedIn or Lincoln’s Company Page, or through Lincoln’s Internal Jobs Board if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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