Vice President, Business Partner

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $203 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in distressed debt, corporate debt (including high yield debt and senior loans), control investing, convertible securities, real estate and listed equities. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the firm has over 1200 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.

scope and responsibilities

As a business partner for Oaktree’s U.S. investment teams as well as other groups, the Vice President will contribute to the development and effective delivery of HR strategies and services working in partnership with managers and employees within designated departments across Oaktree.  Through managing relationships and having a thorough understanding of both the department’s business and people challenges, the HR Business partner will effectively champion appropriate HR solutions.

Responsibilities include:

•    Act as the primary point of contact and strategic business advisor for department heads and managers, ensuring the HR strategy is aligned with business strategy and operational priorities;
•    Design, implement, and oversee performance management, leadership development, compensation, succession planning, coaching, and talent management; 
•    Use data to identify trends, address root causes, and develop effective solutions. Present HR data and information to senior audiences;
•    Provide coaching to enhance management and leadership abilities, relationships among teams/individuals, interpersonal communications, and performance;
•    Provide cross-organization information and perspective to business leaders (e.g., scale best practices from across the firm) and serve as the connection between departments;
•    Ensure a diversity lens on all talent management practices and participate in driving programming for Oaktree’s Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.

Experience required:
•    10 years of human resource experience with applicable expertise in a business partner or similar role
•    Working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, organizational effectiveness as well as others
•    Thorough knowledge of CA labor and employment laws
•    Deep understanding of HR best practices

Personal attributes:
•    Advanced analytical skills, including experience using data analytics to generate actionable insights.
•    High integrity combined with emotional intelligence and the ability to act with discretion.
•    A balanced approach between a sense of urgency in the drive for results and calmness in execution.  
•    Attention to detail is critical.
•    A team player.  Must be approachable by any colleague in the organization and will be comfortable and effective communicating with all levels of the organization.  Ownership and interest in sharing information with team members.
•    An HR thought leader and versatile HR professional to lead the function for a growing company in the highly competitive financial services industry.
•    Proven track record in quickly gaining credibility and partnering collaboratively with business leaders.
•    Strong business acumen: understanding the impact of business challenges on people, organizational structures, systems and culture; understanding the big pictures, yet capable of the details.
•    Accomplished with compensation, technology projects, and general project management.
•    Champion of diversity and inclusion.
•    Great listener and effective sounding board with significant gravitas.
•    Energetic and resilient.
•    Strong steward of Oaktree’s culture, brand and values
-    Professionalism;
-    Ownership and interest in developing and sharing knowledge with team members;
-    Displays a strong work ethic;
-    Responsible with a strong sense of dedication and personal accountability;
-    Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and
-    Ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree is required.  MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

Base Salary Range
$175,000 - $225,000

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.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.