Sr. Advisor

Description:

The Human Resources M&A Sr. Advisor will partner with Corporate Strategy & Business Development Lead to evaluate corporate transactions, specifically merger, acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture arrangements. In partnership with the business unit HR business partner, the HR M&A Sr. Advisor will serve as the point person for the HR function and be responsible for all aspects of the people strategy for the transaction from pre-Letter of Intent, through due diligence and integration. The HR M&A Sr. Advisor will serve as the as the subject matter expert on all matters pertaining to people strategy in transactions including but not limited to financial dis-synergy estimates, people and systems strategy, project management, compensation, benefits, and culture. Additionally, s/he will lead the integration efforts and implementation of key total rewards programs/projects as the need arises. This senior level individual contributor will work in a team environment as a key member of a broader M&A cross-functional team, which includes HR, the business unit, corporate strategy, finance, accounting, legal, risk management, compliance, and IT teams, as well as with external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with the HR business partner, advise business leadership on people strategy as it relates to the impact of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures on organizational design.
• Lead and develop strategy people strategy for transactions, including supporting Pre-LOI risk assessment, detailed HR due diligence, HR employment terms negotiation, and integration planning and execution.
• Lead cross-functional team of due diligence subject matter experts for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Conduct preliminary side-by-side Total Rewards and HR Policy analysis to identify potential risks and advise on mitigation approach during early stages of the transaction.
• In partnership with COE's conduct detailed evaluation compensation, health and welfare programs, retirement programs and HR policies (e.g., paid time off, vacation), to assess potential liabilities associated with programs.
• Quantify areas of HR risks and opportunities - e.g., labor expenses, severance, benefits, employee relation and culture.
• Develop HR financial model for input into the business case for one-time and ongoing synergies and dis-synergies.
• In partnership with HRBP, provide input and guidance into employee communications from project initiation to transaction close as it relates to HR programs and policies.
• Continuous improvement of centralized HR M&A resources.
• Develop and present executive level presentations in support of deal approvals.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on merger and acquisition best practices.
• Support or lead special projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

7+ years of relevant professional experience supporting or leading M&A transactions