Consulting - HR M&A Transactions - Senior Manager

Position: People Consulting - HR M&A Transactions - Senior Manager
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Location:

Toronto

Other locations:
Primary Location Only

Date:
Oct 15, 2025

Requisition

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

As part of EY’s focus on the people agenda of organizations and change initiatives, our People Consulting professionals assist our clients in successfully managing and sustaining people, process and/or technology change. This includes the identification and management of stakeholders, leadership development, organizational design, training, mergers and acquisitions, cultural assessment and development, talent management, workforce strategies, and planning and executing key communications.

The opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Manager for our People Consulting practice in the HR M&A Transactions team. This team services clients with a full range of hands‑on, operationally focused support and advice across the M&A transaction life cycle, for both buy and sell side M&A deals. We cover a wide range of HR operational aspects, including HR divestiture advisory services, carve‑out readiness and support, HR due diligence, HR Day 1 readiness, 100‑Day planning, integration process support, operating model and organizational design.

In joining our team, you will find an environment that is both entrepreneurial and collaborative. We will help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with leadership opportunities.

Your key responsibilities

Oversee and lead the client relationship and service delivery for all aspects of HR and Organizational Design services throughout the M&A transaction lifecycle, including:

HR due diligence and red flag reports

Day 1 HR function readiness

HR TSA services design and delivery

Operating model and organizational design

Talent planning and transitioning

HR project management support

Lead the strategic identification and mitigation of risks and issues related to HR integration/separation planning, timelines, and functional areas.

Exhibit deep expertise and thought leadership in the Human Resources functional area, having already achieved outstanding professional success and acting as a seasoned senior consulting professional with experience.

Drive business development initiatives by leveraging your understanding of Ernst & Young and its service lines, and actively identifying and presenting opportunities to serve clients.

Cultivate and maintain high‑level relationships with client executives, ensuring alignment with client business priorities, managing service expectations, and understanding industry‑specific performance drivers and business trends.

Lead and mentor client engagement teams, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality professional services across a diverse client base.

Oversee risk management, project economics, and escalations, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Strategize and shape thought leadership by developing and enhancing collateral, tools, techniques, and methodologies to strengthen the HR M&A offering within the practice.

Foster a culture of continuous development by providing strategic guidance, constructive feedback, and training to team members, promoting an innovative and collaborative work environment.

Flexibility and ability to travel for client projects; willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs.

Skills and attributes for success

Lead client engagement teams and ensure quality services.

Oversee and manage project budgets effectively.

Ensure high‑quality deliverables and client satisfaction.

Monitor progress, manage risks, and keep stakeholders informed.

Cultivate and maintain client and executive relationships.

Align with client priorities and manage expectations effectively.

Understand client industries and key performance drivers.

Develop and mentor team members, fostering collaboration.

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