People Consulting - HR M&A Transactions - Manager

People Consulting - HR M&A Transactions - Manager

Location: Toronto

Date: Mar 18, 2025

Requisition ID: 1592863

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As part of EY’s focus on the people agenda of organizations and change initiatives, our People Consulting professionals assist our clients in successfully managing and sustaining people, process and/or technology change.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Manager for our People Consulting practice in the HR M&A Transactions team. This team services clients with a full range of hands-on, operationally focused support and advice across the M&A transaction life cycle, for both buy and sell side M&A deals.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and deliver all aspects of HR and Organizational Design services throughout the M&A transaction lifecycle, including:
  • HR due diligence and red flag reports
  • Day 1 HR function readiness
  • HR TSA services design and delivery
  • Operating model and organizational design
  • Talent planning and transitioning
  • HR project management support
• Assist in identifying risks and issues related to HR integration/separation planning.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge in the Human Resources functional area.
• Generate new business opportunities and understand Ernst & Young service lines.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management.
• Lead client engagement teams and work with a wide variety of clients.
• Develop and successfully manage risk, project economics, and escalations.
• Contribute to thought leadership and enhance HR M&A offering.
• Develop people by providing constructive feedback and fostering a team-oriented work environment.
• Flexibility and ability to travel for client projects.

Skills and attributes for success

• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and be proactive.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High level of motivation and self-starting attitude.
• Ability to think outside of the box.
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Educated to degree level.
• Approximately 5-8 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in M&A enablement areas.
• Experience in complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience in selling and delivering projects.
• Demonstrated record in driving revenue within existing clients.
• Effective organization and time management skills.

What we look for

We are interested in professionals who enjoy promoting the people agenda in organizations.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture.

• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills.
• Freedom and flexibility to handle your role.

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