Manager - People in M&A (Deal Execution)

KPMG Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Manager in People in M&A, where you will lead transformational change projects and advise on complex deals. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a diverse team, enhancing client value across the deal cycle. You will leverage your expertise in HR and strategy to support clients in achieving their objectives while mentoring junior talent. With flexible work arrangements available, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a significant impact in the dynamic field of M&A.

Qualifications

• Strong background in HR, OD, or Strategy, ideally in M&A.
• Experience in managing teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and build deal knowledge in people and strategy.
• Advise on organizational design and integration initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and act as a key client contact.

Skills

HR

Organizational Design

Strategy

M&A Projects

Change Management

Employee Engagement

Talent Analysis

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Job description

Manager - People in M&A (Deal Execution)

Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham & Other locations

Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Gibraltar, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle upon Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Reading, South Coast - Southampton, Watford

Experience Level: Manager

Type: Full Time

Service Line: The Strategy Group

Contract type: Permanent

Job Title/Req Number: Manager - People in M&A (Deal Execution) / 106924

Why Join KPMG as a Manager - People in M&A (Deal Execution)?

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 with and orchestrating KPMG’s broad set of capabilities within our Advisory business, and are focused on continually enhancing value for clients across the deal and economic cycle. Our teams comprise specialists capable of helping clients from conceptual thinking of buying a business to turning their business around in times of difficulty.

About the People in M&A Centre of Excellence

We handle all aspects of the employee journey in M&A, leveraging our experience to enact transformational change outside of deals. Our work includes early-stage strategy development, organisational design for carve-outs, synergy analysis, employee experience, corporate culture, employee transfer, and developing transformational solutions to help organizations achieve their ambitions. We aim to help clients execute transactions and transformational change efficiently, maximizing value and ensuring smooth people transitions.

What will you be doing?

• Leading projects and working closely with senior team members to build your deal knowledge and develop your skills in people, OD, strategy, and HR.
• Applying your change and consulting skills to deliver top-tier transformational change for clients beyond deals.
• Contributing to and reviewing deal and transaction reports from a people perspective.
• Advising on people, strategy, and organizational design aspects of integration, separation, and optimization initiatives, including developing target operating models, understanding the people landscape, defining transitional service agreements, and supporting implementation.
• Supporting transformational change projects to help clients achieve their objectives.
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing junior team members as a role model.
• Acting as a key contact for clients, advising on complex deals, and demonstrating credibility in delivery.

What will you need to do it?

• A good understanding of or background in HR, OD, or Strategy, ideally in an M&A environment.
• Experience working on M&A projects and understanding of consultation processes.
• Specialization in areas like People strategy, TUPE, HR functions, processes, technology, Union engagement, organizational design, employee engagement, talent analysis, recruitment, and retention.
• Ability to manage small to medium-sized teams or significant parts of complex projects.
• Interest in discussing this or wider Deal Advisory roles—apply, create a profile, upload your CV, and start your journey with KPMG.

Our Locations

We are open to talent across the UK, with 20 sites offering office work, remote work, flexible hours, and part-time options. Please discuss your needs with our team.

Find out more

Explore our divisions and specialisms within Deal Advisory and support options for applicants. We are part of a global network providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, Deal Advisory, and Technology Services. We value diversity and support flexible work arrangements, including for those returning from a career break. We are members of the Business Disability Forum and welcome discussions about any adjustments needed during the application process.

Please note: We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.

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