Senior Consultant, Human Resources - Mergers & Acquisitions at KPMG — NeverHard

Overview At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. KPMG's Operations Mergers & Acquisitions (Ops M&A) team in Deal Advisory, helps companies deliver value from mergers and acquisitions throughout the deal lifecycle. We specialize in advisory for pre-deal due diligence and carve-outs, as well as post-merger integrations. We work with management to assess the impacts of transactions, perform assessment to identify value, and develop detailed implementation plans to help ensure the strategic rationale of the acquisition or divestment is delivered. Our clients, include publicly, privately, and private equity held companies across a variety of industries. Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions (HR M&A) sits within the broader Operations M&A team in Deal Advisory. The Operations M&A team focuses on all aspects of the Deal lifecycle advising on the operational enablement of large, global M&A programs. In HR M&A we support clients in managing the overall employee experience and advise on all aspects relating to people, culture, communications and change management across the deals process from HR due diligence through to deal execution. Our clients are typically private equity funds, pension funds, large public companies, and private corporations. As Manager, HR, Mergers & Acquisitions, you will advise on all aspects relating to HR and change management on the deals process, from HR due diligence through to deal execution . What you will do Lead teams on M&A engagements and HR workstreams, to effectively manage client relationships and provide support on a variety of M&A projects from small transactions to large programs from a people, HR and communications perspective Manage due diligence activities, maintaining information request lists, reviewing documents in the data room and assisting in the preparation of final deliverables Support clients to prepare for HR/People Day 1 activities following a separation or integration, to drive a positive employee experience including the transition of people in line with provincial regulations Scope and develop high quality client deliverables and proposals Build strong client relationships and contribute to project related meetings Work in collaboration with all team members across S&DE, providing insights to demonstrate one KPMG team What you bring to the role Experience in consulting and HR project management in a M&A environment or understanding of Human Resources role in M&A or experience in Audit/Assurance or Actuarial Science Understanding of statutory HR requirements involving the transfer of employees and employee relations An inquisitive, investigative, and digital mindset to assess our clients' thinking on their biggest challenges The ability to work at pace and meet tight deadlines Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills (including modelling) and accountability of high-quality outputs and client-ready deliverables Data analysis and problem-solving skills KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $69000 to $107500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778. AI Usage Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.