Job Abstract

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $189 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1,200 employees and offices in 22 cities worldwide.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that is collaborative, curious, inclusive and honors diversity of thought. Providing training and career development opportunities and emphasizing strong support for our local communities through philanthropic initiatives are essential to our culture.

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com

Responsibilities

The HR Senior Associate will contribute to the development and effective delivery of HR strategies and services working in partnership with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, managers, and employees.  Through managing relationships and having a thorough understanding of both the organization’s business and people challenges, the HR Senior Associate will effectively support the championing of appropriate HR solutions.

HR Generalist Responsibilities (approx. 80%):

• Support US-based HR Business Partners with managing and executing HR processes including, but not limited to, performance management, training, employee engagement, diversity initiatives, and offboarding.
• Act as a point of contact for Oaktree’s Global Mobility team on office moves and relocations.
• Manage updates in Oaktree’s HR systems, including Workday, Qualtrics, and beqom.
• Prepare HR reporting summaries and assist in the creation of materials for meetings including talent reviews, town halls, and senior leadership updates.
• Provide insight and coaching to enhance management and leadership abilities, relationships among teams/individuals, interpersonal communications, and performance management.
• Stay abreast of US employment law and make recommendations for policy changes where relevant.
• Act as a back-up for LA new hire orientation and onboarding of employees.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Recruiting Responsibilities (approx. 20%):

• Manage the recruiting process for positions across the organization.
• Work with hiring managers to create detailed job descriptions and manage the hiring process through Workday.
• Review resumes, conduct phone, Zoom and in-person interviews, and complete reference checks.
• Manage the offer process, including determining appropriate level of compensation as well as extending offers;
• Work with hiring managers to ensure that new hires are transitioning well and meeting expectations.
• Ensure a diversity lens on all talent acquisition practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant HR generalist or recruiting experience within a professional firm.
• Demonstrated skills in understanding and adhering to policies, procedures, and operating controls to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of execution.
• Proven ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, independently determining order of priority and self-initiating other value-added tasks.
• Experience taking a breadth of information and summarizing it into a thoughtful and succinct communication.
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.

Personal Attributes

• A team player with high emotional intelligence and relationship building skills.
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate progress on deliverables and discern when escalation is necessary.
• Strong project management skills with great attention-to-detail.
• Highly organized with strong initiative and a superior work ethic.
• Works well under pressure and with time constraints.
• High integrity; must be able to handle highly confidential information with professionalism and tact.
• Champion of diversity and inclusion
• Strong steward of Oaktree’s culture, brand, and values.

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required. 

Base Salary Range

$110,000 - $130,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work arrangement.  The base salary offered will be commensurate with experience and/or qualifications, industry knowledge and expertise, as well as prior training and education.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.