Associate Director - People in Deals - Centre of Excellence Apply for the Associate Director – People in Deals – Centre of Excellence role at KPMG UK. Location London, Manchester Job Details

Capability: Advisory Experience Level: Senior Manager Type: Full Time Service Line: The Strategy Group Contract type: Permanent

Commitment to Inclusion We are proud of the value we place on individuality; we want you to bring your full self to work and truly maximise your potential. Diversity of background, experience and perspective is the KPMG difference. HR M&A is part of the Integration & Separation team in Deal Advisory, working on large global integrations, separations and joint ventures across multiple sectors. We focus on people and culture to drive value in deals. Responsibilities

Lead client delivery and support practice development for the Technology in M&A team. Prepare, plan and deliver HR M&A programmes and due diligence. Lead client meetings, advise on strategy development, organisational design, people transitions and synergy analysis for acquisitions, divestitures and carve‑outs. Produce high‑quality transaction reports and transitional service agreements. Build and expand client relationships; act as the primary point of contact and interface with senior client and KPMG stakeholders. Deploy technology to improve cost and delivery efficiency. Collaborate with HR M&A partners, I&S and Deal Advisory teams to identify and win new deal opportunities. Oversee staff development, mentor junior team members and drive digital innovation. Own engagement management, including quality, risk, scope, budget and client communication.

Qualifications & Experience

Significant consulting or industry experience preparing and delivering HR, organisational design or strategy programmes in an M&A environment. Deep expertise in one or more of the following: operating model, talent retention, employee experience, workforce optimisation, or labour relations. Understanding of the deal lifecycle and HR’s role from due diligence through to transitional service agreements. Experience leading client meetings and managing client relationships. Team management and development experience. Bachelor’s degree (professional qualification welcome). Excellent written and verbal communication, programme management and reporting skills. Ability to learn quickly, thrive in ambiguous, high‑pressure situations, and travel as required. Fluency in a European language is beneficial; flexible to work in a hybrid environment.

Other Information Travel is expected as part of the role and the position supports a hybrid working model. For more information, visit the KPMG careers site. #J-18808-Ljbffr