RSM US

Talent M&A Manager

RSM US$95K — $163K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as an HR Business Partner (HRBP).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical skills for data-driven problem solving.
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive risk mindset.
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and work during non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

  • Manage HR activities during the due diligence phase of M&A transactions.
  • Review and analyze data transaction materials to identify policy similarities and differences.
  • Collaborate with COE teams and leadership to address deal-breaker issues creatively.
  • Leverage internal resources effectively during the due diligence process.
  • Identify target employees for transition based on performance and role redundancy.
  • Project manage multiple work streams to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Facilitate communication and strategy among cross-functional teams throughout M&A processes.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule to maintain work-life balance.
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses based on performance.
  • Access to a competitive benefits package.
Full Job Description

The Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Human ResourcesBusiness Partnerwillserve as a secondary liaison across the talent organization andcorporate developmentteams frominitialdue diligence to coordinating with centers of excellence to ensure a successful due diligence and transition through integration process. The manager will work with theDeputy Chief Talent Officerand the potential merging firm by building relationships,participatingin cross-functional teams, and coaching them on HR matters throughout the transaction process. The manager will work with theDeputy Chief Talent Officerin communicating and managing expectations and deliverables with the deal team, the merging firm, and the talent organization.

The right candidate willpossessaHRBPbackground withdemonstratedexperience managing simultaneous initiativesusing data to drive strongproblem-solvingskills andintegrative thinking. This candidateshould have strongattention to detail, riskmindsetand the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment are essential to succeeding in this role.

Due to the nature of this role and the global impact, the ideal candidate will be able to flex hoursto work during non-standard businesshoursas necessary

Essential duties:

Manage the completion of the HR activities in the due diligence phase

  • Applies knowledge of RSM firm policies and philosophies, employment law,and gains understanding of merging firm92s policies and philosophies and compliance with them

  • Reviews data transaction materials andidentifiessimilarities and differences in policies and philosophies

  • Helpidentifypotential deal breakers with theDeputy Chief Talent OfficerDirector and work with leadership and applicable COE to find creative solutions to resolve differences, whilemaintainingtheobjectiveof consistency with firm policies and practices

  • Leverageappropriate nationaland regional internal resources during due diligence process

  • Works toidentifytarget firm employees who should not transition to RSM for reasons of performance and/or role redundancy

  • Assistin the production of the HR due diligence report

  • Project manage the multiple work streams in the due diligence process to ensure achievement of deadlines. Create and execute project plans and communicate project status

Relationship management & communication

  • Builds relationships with internalleadership team,COE teams, and merging firm leadership

  • Identifyandassistin resolution of conflicts that arise during acquisitionordivestitureactivities

  • Works with theDeputy Chief Talent Officeras a liaison between deal team, internalCOEsandthe talent organization by ensuring data documentation from merging firm is obtained and available to internal teams for review

  • Provides pre-deal and post-deal advice acrossa number ofareas within HR

  • Collaborates withCOEs and leadership teamto providetimelyand effective communication to deal team and talent leaders throughout entire process

  • Carries best practices and learnings from deal to deal working with differing regional teams

Manage the facilitation oftalentrelatedM&A activities both in duediligence,transition to implementation, and divestitures

  • Responsible for overall project management of alltalentrelatedM&A activities including transitioning from due diligence to integration. Create and execute project plans and communicate status.

  • Plans work according to approved milestone dates andassistsin holding team members accountable to thetimelycompletion ofidentifiedmilestone activities

  • Works across the firm byparticipatingin cross-functional teams, coaching them on HR matters throughout the process

  • Takes an active role in M&A meetings and calls

  • Coordinates withDeputy Chief Talent Officerand other stakeholders on deliverables and meeting timelines, such as communication plans, announcement dates, offer letter delivery, celebratory and educational events, etc. for the merging firm employees and leadership

  • Ensures process standardization and propose automation where possible

  • Gains understanding of talent processes (performance management, compensation, payroll, benefits, talentacquisition,Learning & Development, etc.) and the interdependencies that exist with other functions (i.e.IT, finance, accounting, marketing, communications, etc.) throughout the firm

  • Assistsin the development and continuous improvement of the talent process documentation

Other duties as assigned

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life92s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at .

Compensation Range: $95,400 - $163,900

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

About RSM US

RSM US is a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to middle market companies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has more than 90 offices across the country. RSM US is a member of the RSM International network, which is the sixth largest network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms in the world. The company's services include audit and assurance, tax, consulting, risk advisory, transaction advisory, and wealth management. RSM US serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and technology.
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