Director, HR Due Diligence, M&A Strategy

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KPMG is currently seeking a Director to join our KPMG Strategy practice.

Responsibilities:

• Perform buy and sell-side financial HR due diligence, as well as global post-deal integrations with respect to mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, carve-outs, and other similar transactions for Fortune 1000 and middle market companies and private equity investors
• Analyze target company data to identify key HR-related financial exposures in a due diligence context, including those related to pensions, postretirement medical, executive agreements, change in control / severance plans, Section IRC 280G (“Golden Parachutes”), active health and welfare, multiemployer, deferred compensation (IRC 409A), equity compensation plans, and collective bargaining agreements
• Lead and manage the engagement process from start to finish, including setting scopes, budgets, staffing resources, creation and coordination of client-ready deliverables with KPMG's engagement teams, and direct communication of results with clients
• Work with KPMG's integration and separation teams on HR integration engagements, focusing on the establishment and merging of compensation and benefits platforms
• Oversee and drive development of staff, including being mentor and coach to junior team members
• Direct business development initiatives

Qualifications:

• A minimum of eight years actuarial or other experience in the valuation, design, and implementation of pensions, post-retirement medical, health and welfare, and/or compensation plans with a top accounting or benefits consulting firm
• Bachelor s degree from an accredited university/college
• Has either attained, or is on track to attain, FSA, Enrolled Actuary (EA), CCP, CEP, or JD designations
• Extensive experience in project management including planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing staff, clients, and/or partners towards the successful completion of a project; Experience in M&A due diligence and HR integrations, including implementation of compensation and benefit plans
• Highly motivated, self-starter, team player, with positive attitude and strong quantitative, communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

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