Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.