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:

The Talent Business Partner position at Lincoln International provides an excellent opportunity to work in a demanding, yet supportive, team-oriented environment. Lincoln is seeking a Talent Business Partner to join the organization to serve as a liaison between the firm’s Talent team and designated business units.

Based in Chicago, Illinois, the Talent Business Partner will be accountable for interfacing with the Talent team to support talent-related needs within their designated business unit(s), including staffing and staff planning; onboarding and training; performance management; employee engagement and events; and other duties as assigned. More specifically, we envision the Talent Business Partner will be initially tasked with the following with respect to their designated business unit(s):

• Support staffing and staff planning, including identifying hiring needs, supporting workforce planning and tracking promotion and succession planning
  • Monitor and manage staffing ratios based on current and projected staff levels
  • Track utilization, average projects per person and hours per project to flag inefficiencies or capacity constraints amongst staff
  • Interface with Talent Acquisition team and Business Unit Leaders to make recommendations on hiring needs relative to staff levels and expected promotions / successions
  • Interface with business unit staffer(s) to identify staff with capacity for new projects
  • Assist in tracking and managing vacation times within the business unit(s)
• Ensure successful onboarding of new joiners within designated business unit(s)
  • Manage and lead group-specific sessions and content for new joiner onboarding
  • Liaise with Business Unit Leaders to ensure onboarding training schedules reflect business unit-specific training needs
  • Follow up with new joiners to evaluate and monitor training, and ensure training objectives are being met
• Support and inform the performance development and employee lifecycle needs of employees within the business unit(s), including supporting formal and informal performance management
  • Provide day-to-day performance and management guidance to bankers at various levels, including coaching more junior employees, counseling, career advice and disciplinary actions as required
  • Manage the execution of performance management processes within the business unit(s), including review meeting scheduling, review meeting participant assignments and preparation of review meeting materials
  • Identify and recommend training needs for teams and individuals
  • Make recommendations to Business Unit Leaders and the Talent team regarding employee lifecycle changes or needs (e.g., promotions, transfers, employee leaves, etc.), support employees in those changes and maintain record of related documentation
• Lead efforts related to business unit improvement initiatives and events to drive employee engagement
  • Assist in the interpretation and analysis of annual engagement survey data, and support the development of action plans and follow up initiatives
  • Provide an outlet to employees to brainstorm issues and solutions
  • Manage summer internship experience related to the business unit(s) (e.g., scheduling intern lunches and happy hours to get to know members of the business unit(s))
• Act as a sounding board and liaison between Business Unit Leaders and the Talent team to ensure coordination and consistency
  • Conduct regular meetings with Business Unit Leaders to provide talent-related updates, and consult with Business Unit Leaders on HR guidance when appropriate
  • Conduct regular meetings with Talent team counterparts to relay business unit updates and HR needs
• Support the Talent organization in special projects or growth initiatives that require employee buy-in and change management (e.g., new programs, policies, software rollouts, broader change management initiatives)
• Other duties as assigned based on business need (e.g., participation in firm project, committees, etc.)

We anticipate this role will evolve as the Talent Business Partner makes strategic recommendations on how the role can best serve their designated business unit(s) and the broader organization.

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)
• Assertive, articulate and self-motivated, can manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent project management, organization and prioritization skills, ability to adapt to business changes
• Strong collaborator who can work productively with other Talent Business Partners in sharing best practices and staying coordinated in providing a consistent employee experience
• Entrepreneurial professional with strong listening skills, who enjoys problem solving and presenting recommendations that will benefit the full organization
• Driven and ambitious professional who gains satisfaction from achieving personal and team goals

Other Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in HR, business or another relevant field with progressive responsibilities throughout tenure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (clear, simple, situational, multi-level, multi-cultural)
• Comfort with data and Excel, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Analytically driven and fluent with data-driven analysis
• Experience within the financial or professional services industries (preferred, not required)
• Bachelor’s degree

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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