Talent M&A Manager

About this role

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Human Resources   Business Partner   will   serve as a secondary liaison across the talent organization and   corporate development   teams from   initial   due diligence to coordinating with centers of excellence to ensure a successful due diligence and transition through integration process. The manager will work with the   Deputy Chief Talent Officer   and the potential merging firm by building relationships,   participating   in cross-functional teams, and coaching them on HR matters throughout the transaction process. The manager will work with the   Deputy Chief Talent Officer   in communicating and managing expectations and deliverables with the deal team, the merging firm, and the talent organization.  

T he right candidate will   possess   a   HRBP   background with   demonstrated   experience managing simultaneous initiatives   using data to drive s trong   problem-solving   skill s and   integrative thinking . This candidate   should have strong   attention to detail, risk   mindset   and 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 hours   to work during no n-standard business   hours   as necessary

Essential duties:

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

• Applies knowledge of RSM firm policies and philosophies, employment la w ,   and gains understanding of merging firm’s policies and philosophies and compliance with them  

• Reviews data transaction materials and   identifies   similarities and differences in policies and philosophies  

• Help   identify   potential deal breakers with the   Deputy Chief Talent Officer   Director and work with leadership and applicable COE to find creative solutions to resolve differences, while   maintaining   the   objective   of consistency with firm policies and practices  

• Leverage   appropriate national   and regional internal resources during due diligence process  

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

• Assist   in 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 internal   leadership team,   COE teams, and merging firm leadership  

• Identify   and   assist   in resolution of conflicts that arise during acquisition   or   divestiture   activities  

• Works with the   Deputy Chief Talent Officer   as a liaison between deal team, internal   COEs   and   the 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 across   a number of   areas within HR  

• Collaborates with   COEs and leadership team   to provide   timely   and 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 of   talent   related    M &A activities both in due   diligence ,   transition to implementation , and divestitures  

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

• Plans work according to approved milestone dates and   assists   in holding team members accountable to the   timely   completion of   identified   milestone activities  

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

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

• Coordinates with   Deputy Chief Talent Officer   and 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, talent   acquisition,   Learning & Development , etc.) and the interdependencies that exist with other functions ( i.e.   IT, finance,   accounting, marketing, communications, etc.) throughout the firm  

• Assists   in 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 life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; politi

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