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KPMG is currently seeking a HR Transaction Services Sr. Associate in Integration & Separation for our Deal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in buy and sell-side financial HR due diligence, as well as global post-deal integrations with respect to mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, carve-outs, and other similar transactions for Fortune 1000 and middle market companies and private equity investors
• Analyze target company data to identify key HR-related financial exposures in a due diligence context, including those related to pensions, postretirement medical, executive agreements, change in control / severance plans, Section IRC 280G (“Golden Parachutes”), active health and welfare, multiemployer, deferred compensation, equity compensation plans, and collective bargaining agreements
• Assist in the creation and coordination of client-ready deliverables with KPMG’s engagement teams, and with practice and business development initiatives
• Assist KPMG’s integration and separation teams on HR integration engagements, focusing on the establishment and merging of compensation and benefits platforms

Qualifications:

• Three years of actuarial experience in the valuation, design, and implementation of pensions, post-retirement medical, and / or health and welfare plans with a top accounting or benefits consulting firm
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college
• On track to attain their ASA and/or EA designations
• Experience in M&A due diligence and HR integrations, including implementation of compensation and benefit plans a plus
• Travel may be up to 40-50%

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG, an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.