PEPI Senior Associate – Human Capital MandA (Open to all US locations) – 202401245-OTHLOC-Cj1bYfwd Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

DescriptionAlvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance ImprovementSenior Associate, HR MandAAbout Alvarez and MarsalAlvarez and Marsal (AandM) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by AandM’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at AandM.AandM’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving upper middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged AandM to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The companies we assess are upper middle market in the 50 million to 1 billion plus range.

Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills and experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients’ business issues.

Our PEPI services include:

CDD/StrategyInterim ManagementMerger Integration and Carve-outsHR MandAITRapid ResultsSupply ChainCFO ServicesJob DescriptionPEPI’s HR MandA team is comprised of seasoned HR consulting professionals experienced in providing practical advice to private equity clients and their portfolio companies throughout the transaction lifecycle. PEPI provides holistic, cross-functional MandA services across finance, IT, and operational functions, while the HR MandA professionals provide pre-deal and post-deal advice across a number of areas within HR. The team focuses on total rewards, talent, and HR operations.

The HR MandA practice is a specialty team within PEPI, providing a broad range of human capital support to clients on both the buy and sell side of transactions. Our transaction advisors leverage both financial and technical experience in addition to operational and industry specific experience to identify and quantify issues that may impact or shape the transaction.

Typical engagements for the HR MandA practice include:

Pre-acquisition human capital due diligence, with a focus on employee benefits and remuneration plans including defined benefit pensions, pre and post-retirement welfare plans, and equity compensation programsReview and implementation of HR cost savings and revenue enhancement solutions for private equity portfolio companiesPost-acquisition human capital consulting support, including merger integration and divestiture support.

Workforce management following transaction activity, including organization design, talent selection, and redundancy management.

ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking a Senior Associate level project manager for a dedicated PEPI HR MandA position. A strong candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in an HR consulting role. Candidates may not need to be explicitly dedicated to MandA work, but should have depth in a given area of HR consulting such as retirement / actuarial, healthcare / benefits, executive compensation, or HR operations. HR generalists with strong project management skills may also apply, however, preference will be given to those who have depth in total rewards or supported MandA projects in the past.

The role of the Senior Associate will vary throughout the lifecycle of a transaction. A Senior Associate will need to demonstrate strong project management skills, ability to juggle tasks of varied priority levels, and showcase articulate communication skills. Senior Associates have high levels of interaction to other colleagues across AandM’s Private Equity Services teams, as well as private equity investment professionals, legal counsel, and exec tives of potential acquisition targets.

On a given average transaction, the Senior Associate may be responsible for managing the online data room, providing calculations of risk and exposure to key HR issues, liaising with other client advisors, and drafting formal diligence reports.

Specific responsibilities include:

Preparing initial observations through public document reviewsReview virtual data room and prepare subsequent request listsBuild and manage financial models (workforce planning tools, total rewards quantification, compensation planning, etc)Coordination across other practice groups within AandMInput into Human Capital diligence reportsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in human resources management, actuarial science, statistics, economics, mathematics, business, accounting, or finance.3 to 6 years’ of experienceStrong analytic skills; in particular, high level of functionality with Microsoft Office productsPrior MandA experience highly consideredOutstanding communication skills both oral and written essential.

Flexible work schedule; MandA projects often involve tight timelinesYour journey at AandMWe recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey….Equal Opportunity Employer