EY People Consulting - HR & Transactions Senior Manager 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

458510862

Your key responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the client relationship and service delivery for all aspects of HR and Organizational Design services throughout the M&A transaction lifecycle, including:
  • HR due diligence and red flag reports
  • Day 1 HR function readiness
  • HR TSA services design and delivery
  • Operating model and organizational design
  • Talent planning and transitioning
  • HR project management support
• Lead the strategic identification and mitigation of risks and issues related to HR integration/separation planning, timelines, and functional areas.
• Exhibit deep expertise and thought leadership in the Human Resources functional area, having already achieved outstanding professional success and acting as a seasoned senior consulting professional with experience
• Drive business development initiatives by leveraging your understanding of Ernst & Young and its service lines, and actively identifying and presenting opportunities to serve clients.
• Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with client executives, ensuring alignment with client business priorities, managing service expectations, and understanding industry-specific performance drivers and business trends.
• Lead and mentor client engagement teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality professional services across a diverse client base.
• Oversee risk management, project economics, and escalations, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Strategize and shape thought leadership by developing and enhancing collateral, tools, techniques, and methodologies to strengthen the HR M&A offering within the practice.
• Foster a culture of continuous development by providing strategic guidance, constructive feedback, and training to team members, promoting an innovative and collaborative work environment.
• Flexibility and ability to travel for client projects; willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs.

Skills and attributes for success

• Lead client engagement teams and ensure quality services.
• Oversee and manage project budgets effectively.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Cultivate and maintain client and executive relationships.
• Align with client priorities and manage expectations effectively.
• Understand client industries and key performance drivers.
• Develop and mentor team members, fostering collaboration.
• Quickly learn and apply new knowledge and industry trends.
• Identify and generate new business opportunities.
• Leverage EY's services to serve clients effectively.
• Collaborate with EY team members across practices.
• Exhibit extensive project management and staff direction experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, creative, and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Educated to degree level and/or Masters Degree.
• Approximately 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a number of the following M&A enablement areas: HR due diligence, Day 1 HR function readiness, operating model and organizational design, talent planning and transitioning, HR TSA services design and delivery.
• Experience in complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, carve-outs.
• Experience in selling and delivering projects that cover the full life-cycle of assessment, design and implementation support.
• Demonstrated record in driving revenue within existing clients and in developing new prospects at the "c" level of fortune 500 companies.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning 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

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.