The Opportunity
Join our EY Parthenon (EY-P) practice, where we empower clients to envision and achieve their growth objectives through corporate strategy, capital allocation, and M&A transactions. Our mission is to help clients navigate complexity, reimagine their ecosystems, reshape portfolios, and stabilize businesses while preparing for the future. Collaborating with us means making well-founded, strategic decisions for your organization. If you're eager to develop your skills and advance your career in a dynamic environment while working with cross-functional and multicultural teams, we invite you to become part of our team!
Within EY-P, our Strategy & Execution group offers a comprehensive range of strategic consulting services, including corporate and growth strategy, M&A integrations, separations, transformations, Private Equity value creation, HR/IT due diligence, and operational restructuring. Our Strategy & Execution team collaborates across all aspects of the transaction lifecycle. Embark on a meaningful career and join our distinctive team to tackle exciting challenges daily!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Engage in projects covering the entire lifecycle of a transaction, from HR due diligence, HR carve-out, and integration planning to day-1 readiness and HR exit readiness.
- Interlink business strategy with HR, define recommendations, anticipate impacts, and develop actionable plans.
- As a Senior Manager, oversee project management, including commercials and risk, client relationships, and thought leadership in your area of expertise.
- Foster excellent client relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction throughout the engagement process.
- Drive business development activities including responding to proposal requests, upselling existing engagements, and managing pursuit meetings with clients.
- Lead practice development initiatives, maintaining our team's reputation as a great workplace.
- Serve as a role model and mentor junior team members, along with recruitment and training responsibilities.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- A minimum of 7 years of post-graduate experience with a proven track record in HR transactions, specializing in HR due diligence, HR separations, HR integrations, or corporate restructuring assignments.
- At least 4 years of experience in consulting organizations (e.g., Big Four) is essential.
- Experience with HR operations, payroll, compensation & benefits, or labor law.
- Proficient in English; knowledge of additional languages, especially German, French, or Italian, is a plus.
- A strong desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- A curious mindset with the ability to structure problems systematically and organized.
- Exceptional team player with a client-oriented attitude, ready to drive solutions within a highly motivated and diverse team across functions and geographies.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach junior team members.
- A demonstrated history of successful project management.
Strategy & Execution Domains
- (Strategy): Corporate/Business Unit/Digital Business Building, Commercial/Customer Strategy, Operations Strategy/Supply Chain, Corporate Due Diligence, Operational Due Diligence, Economic Advisory.
- (Execution): Working Capital, Transaction Technology, Deal Management & Execution, Deal HR, Value Creation/Cost Takeout, IT/Tech/Cybersecurity Due Diligence.
What We Offer You
At EY, we are committed to developing future-focused skills and providing world-class experiences. We offer a flexible environment that fosters your extraordinary talents within a diverse and inclusive culture supported by globally connected teams. Learn more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply online using the form below.
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