Manager, Human Resources – Mergers & Acquisitions

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KPMG's Operations Mergers & Acquisitions (Ops M&A) team in Deal Advisory, helps companies deliver value from mergers and acquisitions throughout the deal lifecycle. We specialize in advisory for pre-deal due diligence and carve-outs, as well as post-merger integrations. We work with management to assess the impacts of transactions, perform assessment to identify value, and develop detailed implementation plans to help ensure the strategic rationale of the acquisition or divestment is delivered. Our clients, include publicly, privately, and private equity held companies across a variety of industries.

Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions (HR M&A) sits within the broader Operations M&A team in Deal Advisory. The Operations M&A team focuses on all aspects of the Deal lifecycle advising on the operational enablement of large, global M&A programs. In HR M&A we support clients in managing the overall employee experience and advise on all aspects relating to people, culture, communications and change management across the deals process from HR due diligence through to deal execution. Our clients are typically private equity funds, pension funds, large public companies, and private corporations.

As Manager, HR, Mergers & Acquisitions, you will advise on all aspects relating to HR and change management on the deals process, from HR due diligence through to deal execution.

• Lead teams on M&A engagements and HR workstreams, to effectively manage client relationships and provide support on a variety of M&A projects from small transactions to large programs from a people, HR and communications perspective
• Manage due diligence activities, maintaining information request lists, reviewing documents in the data room and assisting in the preparation of final deliverables
• Support clients to prepare for HR/People Day 1 activities following a separation or integration, to drive a positive employee experience including the transition of people in line with provincial regulations
• Scope and develop high quality client deliverables and proposals
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to project related meetings
• Work in collaboration with all team members across S&DE, providing insights to demonstrate one KPMG team

• Experience in consulting and HR project management in a M&A environment or understanding of Human Resources role in M&A or experience in Audit/Assurance or Actuarial Science
• Understanding of statutory HR requirements involving the transfer of employees and employee relations
• An inquisitive, investigative, and digital mindset to assess our clients’ thinking on their biggest challenges
• The ability to work at pace and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills (including modelling) and accountability of high-quality outputs and client-ready deliverables
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills

The expected base salary range for this position is $98000 to $ 131500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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