Mergers & Acquisitions Human Capital Senior Consultant

About This Role

Guide clients through critical moments and transformational initiatives by providing end-to-end support and advisory services, specifically focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Human Capital. This role drives transformation, influences outcomes, and builds lasting impact within the Strategy & Transactions practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams as part of larger client engagements, managing client relationships
• Assist in the implementation of change management strategies related to M&A, including organizational change and impact assessments
• Define future-state culture and develop plans to cultivate it during M&A activities
• 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 end-to-end transformations of workforce programs
• Assist in the development of organizational design to enable future-state strategy, including supporting the design of combined or separated operating models
• Build reputation within the firm and market for strong HR Strategy/Capability knowledge
• Forge strong relationships with clients and project teams

Requirements

• Experience supporting and/or delivering at least 2 Human Capital M&A projects (restructuring, cost reduction, due diligence, integration planning/execution, post-merger integration)
• 4+ years of relevant experience in consulting and/or industry (change management, communications, organizational design, HR strategy/operations, talent solutions)
• 4+ years experience developing and delivering HR transaction strategy
• 4+ years experience working in HR functions & processes (HR Strategy, HR Employee Experience, HR Operating Models, HR M&A, HR Outsourcing Advisory, HR Technology)
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years consulting and/or industry experience OR MBA with 2+ years relevant work experience
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or MBA
• 4+ years of relevant experience in a consulting and/or industry role, or 2+ years with an MBA

Nice to Have

• MBA or graduate degree in HR or Organizational Behavior
• Actuarial exams or designation
• HR credentials (CCP, GRP, CEMS, CMS)
• 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