People Consulting- HR Transactions-Senior

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EY- GDS – People Consulting (PC), HR Transactions / HR M&A – Senior Consultant (Senior)

Managing the global workforce in today’s fast-changing and highly disrupted environment is becoming increasingly complex. As a member of our People Consulting practice, you’ll be part of a team that supports clients in aligning their HR function with the organizational plans while keeping employee experience as one of the core considerations. When you join us, you will gain cross-functional, multi-industry and a truly global work experience to take your career in the right direction.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Consultant (Senior) with experience in delivering HR Mergers and Acquisitions / HR Transactions Projects to join the People Consulting team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a leading global professional services organisation whilst being instrumental in the growth of the People Consulting team.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the HR Transactions PMO by supporting project governance, tracking milestones, coordinating with global stakeholders, and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery across HR Transactions emphasizing on post-merger integration, spin-offs and carve-outs
• Assist end-to-end delivery for global transaction assignments and manage stakeholder communication across multiple time-zones
• Showcase technical and analytical expertise in a deal context for key HR aspects: HR Operations, Labor Relations and Compliance, Organisation and Talent Management, Employee Experience and Day 1 Communications
• Leverage technology including AI tools, data analytics platforms, and automation solutions - throughout the deal / M&A cycle to enhance efficiency, generate deeper insights, and deliver high-impact outcomes
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills and provide compelling deliverables tailored for global stakeholders and client leadership
• Actively support proposal development, pursuits, and RFP responses in collaboration with global teams to drive business growth
• Build and demonstrate expertise in other related areas such as HR transformation, organization change management, organisation design, etc.
• Support development of thought leadership, collateral, tools, techniques, methodologies to broaden capability offerings within the practice and enhance GDS awareness across the firm
• Ensure quality of all work outputs, timeliness and accuracy of content

Skills and attributes for success:

• High integrity and commitment to work in a new and challenging environment
• Ability to manage ambiguity and be proactive
• Strong communication and presentation skills tailored for global audiences
• Collaborative mindset, cross cultural awareness and sensitivity to work effectively with diverse teams and clients
• High energy levels, agility and adaptability to meet evolving client needs
• Open to travel nationally and internationally for client projects that are approved as per EY and country specific travel advisory guidelines
• Proficiency in leveraging technology — including AI and data analytics
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to interpret complex HR data and provide actionable insights

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 3-9 years of experience in Human Capital and HR Transactions Consulting
• Conversant with at least one full HR M&A project lifecycle, covering planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Good understanding of the HR landscape, including total rewards, compensation structures, country-specific compliance, organization design, and transactions’ change management principles
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment relating to employee rewards and reporting related to broad based compensation and benefits
• Ability to assess post-merger or acquisition scenarios and recommend suitable HR integration approaches, including operating model alignment, workforce transition strategies, cultural harmonization, and organizational design adjustments
• Understanding of the full life-cycle of Human Resources function
• Experience in review and analysis of current scenarios and underlying assumptions
• Experience in providing timely and effective reporting of findings and post deal concerns
• Ability to identify possible approach post-merger or acquisition
• Master’s or MBA degree in HR or similar
• Knowledge of data and talent management tools such as Workday and SAP SuccessFactors
• Strong Excel, Presentation and Power BI skills
• Proficiency in leveraging technology — including AI and data analytics

Good to have:

• Experience in one or more areas of Culture, Actuarial and Equity knowledge along talent & Unions. International knowledge of mergers and acquisitions will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of supporting HR Due Diligence assignments
• Experience of working with consulting firms

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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