HR Advisory Manager - Mergers & Aquisitions

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HR Advisory Manager - Mergers & Aquisitions, Cardiff

Client:

KPMG

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

The Deal Execution team is part of KPMG’s rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights, and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 105 practitioners, working collaboratively within our Advisory business to enhance value across the deal and economic cycle. Our teams include specialists helping clients from conceptual thinking of buying a business to turning their business around in difficult times.

The People in M&A Centre of Excellence handles all aspects of the employee journey in M&A and leverages experience to enact transformational change outside of deals. From strategy development and organisational design for carve-outs to synergy analysis and employee transfer, we develop solutions to client issues, understanding financial benefits and risks from a people perspective. We are passionate about helping clients execute transactions and transformational change efficiently, maximizing value through people and ensuring smooth transitions.

The Manager role is central to project leadership and delivery, working alongside global organisation leaders. While we work across sectors, there is an opportunity to specialise.

Our four key client proposition areas are:

• Employee experience: Executing engagement programs that address employee impact, ensuring employees would have joined independently of the deal.
• Organisational strategy development: Designing organisation, people strategy, operating model, synergies, and value enhancements for carve-outs or standalone operations.
• Labour relations and compliance: Managing labour and HR risks globally to meet deal timelines and integration plans.
• HR operations: Delivering HR services efficiently during and after deals, providing high service levels to employees.

Role Overview

In this role, you will lead projects, working closely with senior team members to build deal knowledge and develop your skills in HR, OD, and strategy. You will also apply your change and consulting skills to deliver transformational change outside of deals.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading small to medium engagements and supporting clients daily
• Due Diligence: Analyzing deal reports, providing insights on people aspects, and developing benchmarks
• Integration & Separation: Advising on people and strategy during integrations, leading HR workstreams, facilitating workshops, and reviewing organizational designs
• Transformational Change: Supporting clients in change projects, designing roadmaps, managing risks, and measuring success
• Wider Responsibilities: Engaging with stakeholders, coaching team members, ensuring quality and risk management, and supporting business development

Leadership & Management

The Manager supports mentoring and coaching, challenges the team to be innovative, ensures outcomes are value-focused, and contributes to proposals and market initiatives.

Stakeholder Interaction & Challenges

Demonstrate credibility in advising on complex deals, act as Engagement Manager, manage stakeholder expectations, ensure high-quality deliverables, and identify opportunities for technology use to improve efficiency.

The Person

Work Experience:

• Understanding of HR, OD, or Strategy, preferably in M&A
• Experience in M&A projects and consultation
• Specialist knowledge in areas like TUPE, HR functions, employee engagement, etc.
• Experience leading client meetings and teams
• Strong understanding of HR value drivers

Professional, Technical & Soft Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree; professional qualifications are a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Structured thinking and creativity
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders