Manager, Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions

KPMG Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager for Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions. This role involves advising on HR aspects during the deal process, managing client relationships, and leading teams on M&A engagements. The ideal candidate will have experience in consulting within an M&A environment, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. Join a diverse team dedicated to delivering value in mergers and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting and project management within an M&A environment.
• Understanding of HR’s role in M&A.
• Ability to work at pace and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on M&A engagements and HR workstreams.
• Manage due diligence activities and prepare final deliverables.
• Support clients in preparing for HR/People Day 1 activities.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Manager, Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions

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Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

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 assessments 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 various industries.

Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions (HR M&A) is part of the broader Operations M&A team, focusing 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 related to people, culture, communications, and change management from HR due diligence through 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 HR and change management aspects during the deal process, from HR due diligence to deal execution.

What You Will Do

• Lead teams on M&A engagements and HR workstreams, managing client relationships and supporting various M&A projects from small transactions to large programs, focusing on people, HR, and communications
• Manage due diligence activities, maintain information request lists, review documents in the data room, and assist in preparing final deliverables
• Support clients in preparing for HR/People Day 1 activities following a separation or integration to ensure a positive employee experience, including transitioning employees in compliance with provincial regulations
• Scope and develop high-quality client deliverables and proposals
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to project meetings
• Collaborate with team members across S&DE, providing insights to demonstrate a unified KPMG team

What You Bring To The Role

• Experience in consulting and project management within an M&A environment, with understanding of HR’s role in M&A
• An inquisitive, investigative, and digital mindset to assess clients’ biggest challenges
• Understanding of statutory HR requirements involving employee transfers and relations
• The ability to work at pace and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills (including modeling) and accountability for high-quality outputs and client-ready deliverables
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills

Our Values, The KPMG Way

• Integrity: We do what is right
• Excellence: We never stop learning and improving
• Courage: We think and act boldly
• Together: We respect each other and draw strength from our differences
• For Better: We do what matters

KPMG in Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and barrier-free workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and bring their whole selves to work.

We support inclusive recruitment with adjustments or accommodations available upon request throughout the process. For support, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.