Senior Director advising private equity clients on human capital strategy and HR due diligence. Leading HR transformation initiatives and ensuring workforce effectiveness across deal lifecycles.
Responsibilities
Lead buy-side and sell-side HR due diligence engagements, assessing workforce structure, labor costs, incentive design, compliance and organizational effectiveness to identify human capital risks and value creation opportunities that impact EBITDA and exit readiness
Translate HR, compensation and workforce data into clear, executive-ready insights and actionable recommendations that inform investment decisions and value creation planning
Design and implement scalable HR operating models, including organizational design, governance, service delivery and technology enablement to support growth, integrations and carve-outs
Lead post-close HR transformation initiatives in PE-backed environments, driving organizational alignment, performance enablement and disciplined execution across complex, multi-workstream programs
Contribute to practice growth through business development support, solution design and thought leadership, helping expand human capital capabilities across the private equity ecosystem
Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
Lead internal trainings and best practice sharing
Lead business development and client relationship efforts
Lead talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives
Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Organizational Development or a related field
Located in or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Palm Beach, Philadelphia or Tampa
Invested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willing to work at client sites as needed
10 plus years of experience in HR consulting and transformation, with significant exposure to private equity or transaction-driven environments
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment regulations (e.g., paid leave, wage and hour, worker classification), with the ability to assess compliance risk and related structuring implications
Proven experience leading HR due diligence across workforce, compensation, benefits and compliance, including evaluation of defined benefit pensions, post-retirement obligations and related regulatory and funding risks
Deep expertise in HR operating models across people, process, technology, and service delivery
Strong understanding of PE value creation, integration, carve-outs and exit preparation
Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver results in complex environments
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and equity participation
Job title
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