Private Equity HR M&A Consultant

About the role

Mercer’s M&A Advisory Services team is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Private Equity Strategic Growth Manager HR M&A Consultant to advise Private Equity Firms and their portfolio companies throughout the acquisition and value creation lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Build and deepen long-term relationships with private equity firms, portfolio company executives, and key stakeholders to understand their investment philosophy and operational priorities.
• Lead all areas of human capital by delivering Mercer’s services to private equity clients and their portfolio companies throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Serve as the key intersection point between Mercer and Marsh, building strong rapport and relationships with Marsh PEMA team members, and acting as the go-to Mercer human capital advisory lead for private equity clients and their portfolio companies.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying and capturing value-added opportunities throughout M&A engagements, including post-investment and exit preparation, ensuring high client satisfaction and long-term partnership sustainability.
• Collaborate with Mercer Transaction Advisory leaders and other Mercer practice consultants to provide guidance and leadership in delivering client solutions, while proactively supporting business development alongside Marsh client managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 10 years of Private Equity M&A HR, human capital, and employee benefits experience with deep knowledge of deal cycles, deal structures, value drivers, and the M&A landscape.
• Advanced understanding of private equity and portfolio company dynamics.
• Proficient knowledge of business models, finance, and industry terminology.
• Prowess in client acquisition and relationship management skills managing complex, multi-level stakeholder relationships.
• Experience supporting HR-related business transformation initiatives.
• Solid foundation in all areas of human capital (e.g., total rewards, HR systems).
• Established project management and time management capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with AI tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to strategically align clients’ business needs with human capital levers by integrating deep knowledge of M&A, private equity, and Mercer’s diverse business lines to architect comprehensive, value-driven solutions.
• Enthusiastic relationship builder with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, adept at listening, engaging, managing clients, and closing opportunities effectively.
• Collaborative team player who proactively fosters internal partnerships and navigates effectively across diverse business units.
• Demonstrated initiative, professional drive, and emotional intelligence to navigate diverse stakeholder dynamics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the demands of private equity M&A.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of organizational goals and metrics, aligning individual tasks to support broader business objectives.

Benefits

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• We offer a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Pay

• The applicable base salary range for this role is $133,200 to $266,400.
• Base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.
• Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Schedule

• This position may be eligible for hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office.
• All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week.
• Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.