Transaction Services HR/People Advisory (Japanese Speaking) | GSC (Client-based)

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd seeks an experienced HR consulting professional to lead HR due diligence during pre-deal M&A, design executive comp and HR operating models, and support post-acquisition integrations. A strong background in HR strategy, planning, and change management is essential, with capability to collaborate across global teams and with senior client stakeholders.

The role emphasises delivering high-quality client outputs, developing proposals, and driving business development while

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in HR consulting, people and organisation advisory, transaction services, or related corporate functions.
• Experience advising on HR strategy, organisational design, labour relations, pension schemes and other people-related matters in domestic and/or cross-border environments is preferred.
• Experience in HR planning, corporate planning, PMI, organisational transformation, restructuring or HR-related project management will be advantageous.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication.
• Fluent in Japanese with excellent written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with senior management teams at client organisations.
• Willing to travel in support of business requirements, as needed.
• Experience in developing and delivering articulate client proposals and leading business development initiatives.
• Enthusiasm and aptitude to forge strong relationships, lead a team, at times based across multiple geographies.
• Comfort in working in the high pressured, yet often ambiguous and flexible, conditions that characterise transactions.

Responsibilities

• You will conduct Human Resources and Organizational Due Diligence (HRDD), including the assessment of organizational structures, human resources practices, labour matters and pension schemes during the pre-deal phase of M&A transactions.
• You will design executive compensation programmes, core HR systems, HR operating models, pension and insurance programmes, and employee benefits in the context of post-acquisition integrations, separations and internal group reorganisations.
• You will support organisational culture transformation and change management initiatives arising from post-acquisition integrations, separations and internal group restructurings.
• You will advise clients on organisational and people strategies in preparation for post-investment or post-restructuring environments, including the development and implementation of initiatives to improve organisational effectiveness and governance.
• You will deliver high levels of client satisfaction throughout engagements, managing client interactions and updates, taking ownership of deliverables and outputs.
• You will provide high-quality insights and recommendations to clients on people, organisational and transaction-related matters.
• You will identify potential issues that may impact project success and support clients in developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• You will work collaboratively with wider KPMG service lines and geographies, including Deal Advisory, Strategy and other transaction-related teams, to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• You will be responsible for performance management, coaching, mentoring and supporting team members to help them reach their full potential.
• You will contribute to practice development initiatives and support the continued growth of the business.
• You will prepare and deliver high-quality client presentations, reports and management materials, while maintaining regular communication with senior client stakeholders throughout the engagement.
• You will support cross-border engagements involving Japanese and non-Japanese stakeholders, leveraging Japanese language capabilities where required to facilitate discussions, analyses and project delivery.
• You will contribute to business development activities, including proposal support, thought leadership initiatives, client presentations and relationship-building activities.

Skills

HR consulting

Organisational design

PMI

Executive communication

Japanese language

English language

Client relationships

Business development

Leadership

Travel readiness

Cross-border collaboration

Team mentoring

Change management

Job description

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in HR consulting, people and organisation advisory, transaction services, or related corporate functions.
• Experience advising on HR strategy, organisational design, labour relations, pension schemes and other people-related matters in domestic and/or cross-border environments is preferred.
• Experience in HR planning, corporate planning, PMI, organisational transformation, restructuring or HR-related project management will be advantageous.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication.
• Fluent in Japanese with excellent written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with senior management teams at client organisations.
• Willing to travel in support of business requirements, as needed.
• Experience in developing and delivering articulate client proposals and leading business development initiatives.
• Enthusiasm and aptitude to forge strong relationships, lead a team, at times based across multiple geographies.
• Comfort in working in the high pressured, yet often ambiguous and flexible, conditions that characterise transactions.

The Role

• You will conduct Human Resources and Organizational Due Diligence (HRDD), including the assessment of organizational structures, human resources practices, labour matters and pension schemes during the pre-deal phase of M&A transactions.
• You will design executive compensation programmes, core HR systems, HR operating models, pension and insurance programmes, and employee benefits in the context of post-acquisition integrations, separations and internal group reorganisations.
• You will support organisational culture transformation and change management initiatives arising from post-acquisition integrations, separations and internal group restructurings.
• You will advise clients on organisational and people strategies in preparation for post-investment or post-restructuring environments, including the development and implementation of initiatives to improve organisational effectiveness and governance.
• You will deliver high levels of client satisfaction throughout engagements, managing client interactions and updates, taking ownership of deliverables and outputs.
• You will provide high-quality insights and recommendations to clients on people, organisational and transaction-related matters.
• You will identify potential issues that may impact project success and support clients in developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• You will work collaboratively with wider KPMG service lines and geographies, including Deal Advisory, Strategy and other transaction-related teams, to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• You will be responsible for performance management, coaching, mentoring and supporting team members to help them reach their full potential.
• You will contribute to practice development initiatives and support the continued growth of the business.
• You will prepare and deliver high-quality client presentations, reports and management materials, while maintaining regular communication with senior client stakeholders throughout the engagement.
• You will support cross-border engagements involving Japanese and non-Japanese stakeholders, leveraging Japanese language capabilities where required to facilitate discussions, analyses and project delivery.
• You will contribute to business development activities, including proposal support, thought leadership initiatives, client presentations and relationship-building activities.