HR Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Execution Manager*+

nnOrganization: Corporate Functionsnn nnLocation: USA Location Negotiablenn nnAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.

Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions underpinned by the worlds largest delivery network Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders.

With 505,000 people serving clients in more than 200 cities with operations across 51 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.

Visit us at www.accenture.com.nn nnPeople in the Corporate Function career track contribute to the running of Accenture as a high
– performance business through specialization within a specific functional area, and grow into internally focused roles by deepening their skills and/or developing new skills within an internal functional area.nn nnHuman Resources professionals develop and execute HR strategies, programs and services across one or more parts of the employee lifecycle to attract, develop and retain a highly engaged and differentiated workforce that enables the execution of human capital and business strategies.nn nnJob Descriptionnn nnProvides functional subject matter expertise, project management, leadership and service delivery support for the execution of post-merger integration of Accenture’s mergers, ventures and acquisitions transactions globally.

Accountable for the success, effectiveness and on-time delivery of functional activities related to due diligence, solution planning and integration for primary stakeholders and sponsoring organization of acquisition (OG/GP/ Geographies).nn nnThe M&A HR Deal Execution Manager will be assigned to various M&A projects and will be accountable for the success, effectiveness, and on-time delivery of assigned HR due diligence and integration work stream activities.nn nnKey Responsibilitiesnn nnDue Diligence Phase: (includes solution development)nn nnDefine and manage due diligence data validation approach and processesnn nnOversee and drive assigned HR due diligence activities, including:nn nnIdentify, track, manage and resolve all issuesnn nnPlan the work effortnn nnManage work efforts of team members and/or implement work plan directlynn nnBuild relationships to establish credibility with the target company and internal and external SMEs nn nnEstimate costs for both pre-contract and post-contract due diligencenn nnAnalyze and distill data into a cohesive point of view around the findingsnn nnCoordinate across all key stakeholder groups, in particular heavy interaction is expected with Finance and Legal as well as Corporate Development professionals nn nnIdentify risk mitigation strategies and actively communicate findings to Accenture executivesnn nnIdentify HR-related opportunities for discussion with the deal teamnn nnProvide recommendations to the contracting and negotiation teams on contract language and structure as it relates to HR mattersnn nnDevelop preliminary solution plan for key human resource decisions, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, perquisites, retirement/pension plans, payroll and salary grade structure, incentives (short-term, long-term, sales force-specific, deferred), staffing approach, culture, HR compliance and policies.nn nnIntegration Phase:nn nnPlan, oversee and drive assigned HR integration planning and execution activities for each V&A transactionnn nnPlan for the HR process impacts involving (Accenture) non-standard approaches, working directly with the SAP and global HR process owners.nn nnCreate and manage to an employee / HR transition work plan and budget, including leveraging and overseeing direct or indirect team members who are responsible for executing certain tasksnn nnDevelop and implement to do by signing and to do by close HR task lists including consultation and communications, agreement to a set of terms and conditions, set-up and preparation of systems including SAP and payroll and initial inductions.nn nnCoordinate with the HR due diligence team to resolve new issues as they arise.nn nnDocument HR activities that must be addressed during ongoing operations.nn nnSupport ongoing HR operations to ensure all issues arising from and/or delayed during transition are appropriately addressed.nn nnJob Requirementsnn nnTravel will be required: 25%
– 50% (depending upon Deal and phase)nn nnAbility to work in fast-paced environment (adjust on the go, meet last minute deadlines, schedule flexibility)nn nnAbility to successfully/effectively work independently with little to no directionnn nnAbility to effectively work virtuallynn nnAbility to build relationship while working remotelynn nnBasic Qualifications:nn nnMinimum of 6 years related HR and/or M&A experience, including experience conducting and leading due diligence activities, employee mobilization/enablement activities and managing global projects/programsnn nnMInimum of 2 years of demonstrated leadership experiencenn nnPreferred Qualifications:nn nnTotal Rewards Experience (Compensation, Equity, Benefits, etc.)nn nnStrong Excel (large data, formulas, pivots, etc.

synthesize, extract, multiple versions)nn nnAnalytics/Analytical Skills nn nnPowerPointnn nnBachelors degree, preferably with a focus in Human Resources Management or related discipline or equivalent experience.nn nnOn-boarding experience (orientation, benefits, payroll, SAP, etc.)nn nnRisk identification, analysis and management as well as solution development or escalationnn nnGood understanding of HR systems (SAP, Payroll, Recruiting/Staffing, etc.) and downstream impactsnn nnEmployee Communicationsnn nnStrong grasp of employment law and employee relations (US and Canada)nn nnDue diligence experience (inquisitive, thorough, questioning, know red flags and when to raise/escalate)nn nnAbility to synthesize and presenting HR diligence findings and recommendations to HR leadership, the broader deal teamnn nnDeep knowledge of Accenture HR Policiesnn nnDemonstrated experience developing and managing Work plans and budgetsnn nnProcess Documentation (due diligence, transition, handover documents etc.)nn nnContent management (i.e.

SharePoint, myTransition, converting large excel data to high level PPT slide, DD data into summary format, etc.)nn nnExperience identifying lessons learned and process improvements to support continuous improvementnn nnFinancial exposurenn nnProfessional Skills:nn nnRelationship Skills nn nnStrong project management, leadership/facilitation of all levels of people inside and outside of your organizationnn nnEffective working with tight deadlines, imperfect information, and ambiguity Ability to collaborate while standing your ground when warrantednn nnStrong executive presence and effective communicatornn nnDemonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian nn nnDemonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civiliannn nnEqual Employment Opportunity Statement Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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