Vice President, Human Capital Consultant - M&A Due Diligence

We are currently looking to hire a Human Capital Consultant for our St. Louis Mergers & Acquisitions human capital diligence team. As part of an industry-leading team, you will advise our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our M&A and Transaction Solutions business group.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Lead human capital due diligence projects
• Work directly with private equity and corporate clients as well as their other outside advisors which typically include accounting, legal and environmental experts
• Coordinate with internal resources to develop human capital diligence findings and recommendations including international, pension, and executive compensation experts, Reps and Warranties brokers, originators and other M&A team members
• Manage and execute client deliverables including interim status updates and a final report
• Analyze and provide technical input and benchmarking on health & welfare, retirement, employment agreements, broad-based compensation, and equity plans and review of the human capital sections of the draft purchase agreement
• Collaborate with originators in establishing new client relationships and expanding existing ones. Assist assigned Health Solutions, Wealth and Talent team members with converting due diligence targets to ongoing clients, and support the development of other opportunities
• Provide ongoing relationship management oversight to private equity and corporate clients
• Prepare proposals and participate in new business opportunities for prospects and clients
• Be viewed as a thought leader (creative thinking and innovation); proven credibility (knowledge/ trust) both externally and internally
• Communicate and capture the value that Aon brings even to the most challenging situations

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Human capital technical proficiency. Broad knowledge of health & welfare, defined contribution retirement and executive compensation plans and programs. Knowledge of defined benefit and multi-employer pension, retiree medical, and international benefits a plus
• Project management – coordinate activities and information flow from a group of people within specified time frames
• Financial – proficiency in reviewing financial statements and accounting in relation to insurance costs
• Life, Accident & Health License or willingness to obtain
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
• Ability to work independently and/or in working groups to complete projects
• Experience in collaborating and training fellow project managers
• Strategic and analytical skills – attention to detail while also being able to draw connections in order to provide overall conclusions
• Communication (written and verbal) – ability to communicate well and at the appropriate level with a wide range of individuals
• Ability to perform under stress / tight time frames
• Ability to develop relationships / build confidence of others (both internally and externally) based upon work performed
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Results oriented – focus on conversion opportunities (including full and partial)
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Power Point

Preferred Experience

• 3 or more years of human capital due diligence experience
• 5 or more years of experience working as a human capital or health & welfare consultant, corporate benefits manager, or health underwriter

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email View email address on click.appcast.io

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $120,000 - $150,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of St. Louis, Missouri. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts,employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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