People in Deals (M&A HR) Manager

A career within Delivering Deal Value will provide you with the opportunity to help clients achieve maximum value on their deal transactions by solving transformational and other complex challenges. We focus on all operational aspects of a transaction, pre and post completion. We conduct pre deal and confirmatory due diligence, execute large-scale enterprise wide integrations, and support complex divestitures and separations on a wide range of functional and cross-functional areas.

People in Deals
We help our clients through important acquisitions, mergers, and crisis situations. We provide strategic HR insights, analysis, in-depth functional expertise , deals expertise & access to PwC's global network.

Meaningful work you'l l be part of
As a People in Deals Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work on a wide variety of interesting, important & challenging projects

• Partner directly with some of the best and brightest teammates and clients

• Execute important work and strategically identify areas of opportunity to ensure our clients are receiving holistic solutions

• Perform HR due diligence (some, or all of HR compliance, labour relations, benefits/ compensation, HR communications, HR operations and HR technology, talent and culture) identifying and quantifying deal associated risks and opportunities,

• Identify deals related issues and considerations attributed to employee rewards, culture, talent, retention, HR systems and structure with target company and lead diligence discussions

• Coordinate findings with other diligence teams the Client, external advisors, including accounting, tax, information technology and legal

• Develop, coach, and mentor junior team members, including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback

• Integrate a people capabilities lens into our end to end client support through coaching, advocacy, and education of stakeholders about the importance of people in deals

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• Experience c o n d u c ti ng HR due diligence - from a financial & operational perspective and/or from a strategic leadership, talent, organizational culture point of view

• Have Transactions experience thorough the full life cycle of an acquisition

• Previous experience in professional services/consulting environment

• Client focused - providing timely insights & responses to clients' needs and concerns

• Teamwork - proven ability to partner cross functionally to ensure our clients receive the best integrated solutions.

• Business development and client pursuit activities by supporting in the preparation of proposals .

• Great teammate - A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives. Partnering across service lines, geographies, and functional expertise will be a key to your success

• Strong communication (including active listening) and presentation skills

• Growth mindset - continuous learning, seek to improve, embrace new ideas , perspectives, technology. An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

In addition, one or more of the following areas of additional expertise would also be an asset:

• Experience with integration &/or large scale transformation programs

• MBA and/or advanced education is helpful

• Multilingual abilities would be a asset

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

The most connected firm through activity based working
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment - one that is collaborative, supportive and productive. We work in-person and virtually, as is best suited for our clients, teams and people . We want you to be intentional with your work, how you do it and where it's done. PwC offices are hubs of connectivity and learning. We strongly encourage our people to prioritise in-person work, whether it's in the office or at a client site. This means we expect you to be in-person (either with clients or in the office) at least half of your time. We know that hybrid work is all about balance, and capturing the benefits of in-person work is essential to your growth at the firm. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
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