Private Equity HR M&A Consultant

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.  This role offers a unique opportunity for learning, growth, and collaboration across Mercer’s human capital businesses, as well as working in close partnership with Marsh’s Transaction Advisory and Senior Relationship Managers to deliver the firm to our Private Equity clients.

Private Equity HR M&A Consultant

We will count on you to:

• 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.

What you need to have:

• 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.

• Proven 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.

What makes you stand out:

• 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.

Why join our team:

• 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.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting View email address on careers.marsh.com.

Marsh is committed to 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.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $133,200 to $266,400.

The 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. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.