Mergers & Acquisitions Human Capital Senior Consultant

About This Role

As a Senior Consultant in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Human Capital, you will guide clients through critical moments and transformational initiatives by specializing in M&A. This role focuses on Organization Transformation and HR Strategy & Excellence, delivering services encompassing change management, cultural alignment, and HR functional integration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of change management strategies related to M&A including organizational change and impact assessments, stakeholder engagement, and communications.
• Understand and assess legacy cultures, define future-state culture, and develop plans to cultivate it.
• Lead the integration of HR Functions including HR Systems, Service Delivery, Total Rewards, Payroll, Leadership Development, and Talent Strategies.
• Transform workforce composition and capabilities to match future needs, delivering solutions within employer branding, rewards, performance, learning, and Diversity & Inclusion.
• Assist in the development of organizational design to enable future-state strategy, including combined or separated operating models, structures, and workforce transition processes.
• Build reputation within the firm and in the market for strong HR Strategy/Capability knowledge.
• Forge strong relationships with both clients and project teams to contribute to growth and development.

Requirements

• Experience supporting and/or delivering at least 2 Human Capital M&A projects, including restructuring, enterprise cost reduction, due diligence, assessment of transaction risks, target screening, integration planning and execution, and/or post-merger integration.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in a consulting and/or industry role, including change management initiatives, communications development, organizational design and development, HR strategy or operations, and /or talent solutions.
• 4+ years experience developing HR transaction strategy and subsequently delivering on that strategy.
• 4+ years experience working in HR functions & processes, with experience in one or more of the following areas: HR Strategy, HR Employee Experience, HR Operating Models, HR Mergers & Acquisition (M&A), HR Outsourcing Advisory, and HR Technology.
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years consulting and/or industry experience; alternatively, an MBA with 2+ year relevant work experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience in a consulting and/or industry role with at least 2 Human Capital M&A projects.

Nice to Have

• MBA, or graduate degree in HR or Organizational Behavior.
• Actuarial exams or designation, other HR credentials (CCP, GRP, CEMS, CMS, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience with Human Capital Mergers and Acquisitions, restructuring and/or enterprise cost reduction.
• Experience performing Human Capital due diligence and post-deal integration / separation activities.
• Experience supporting workshops, large meetings, or presentations to senior leaders.
• Ability to execute a project plan, managing to deadlines and paying acute attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong business acumen and ability to work effectively across teams, levels and varying cultures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint), data analysis (MS Excel, Tableau, or SQL) and report writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.

Skills

* Required skills