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Talent M&A Manager

RSM


Job Location:

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 95400 - 163900
Posted: 20 August 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.

The Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Human ResourcesBusiness Partnerwillserve as a secondary liaison across the talent organization andcorporate developmentteams frominitialdue diligence to coordinating with centers of excellence to ensure a successful due diligence and transition through integration process. The manager will work with theDeputy Chief Talent Officerand the potential merging firm by building relationshipsparticipatingin cross-functional teams and coaching them on HR matters throughout the transaction process. The manager will work with theDeputy Chief Talent Officerin communicating and managing expectations and deliverables with the deal team the merging firm and the talent organization.

The right candidate willpossessaHRBPbackground withdemonstratedexperience managing simultaneous initiativesusing data to drive strongproblem-solvingskills andintegrative thinking. This candidateshould have strongattention to detail riskmindsetand the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment are essential to succeeding in this role.

Due to the nature of this role and the global impact the ideal candidate will be able to flex hoursto work during non-standard businesshoursas necessary

Essential duties:

Manage the completion of the HR activities in the due diligence phase

  • Applies knowledge of RSM firm policies and philosophies employment lawand gains understanding of merging firms policies and philosophies and compliance with them

  • Reviews data transaction materials andidentifiessimilarities and differences in policies and philosophies

  • Helpidentifypotential deal breakers with theDeputy Chief Talent OfficerDirector and work with leadership and applicable COE to find creative solutions to resolve differences whilemaintainingtheobjectiveof consistency with firm policies and practices

  • Leverageappropriate nationaland regional internal resources during due diligence process

  • Works toidentifytarget firm employees who should not transition to RSM for reasons of performance and/or role redundancy

  • Assistin the production of the HR due diligence report

  • Project manage the multiple work streams in the due diligence process to ensure achievement of deadlines. Create and execute project plans and communicate project status

Relationship management & communication

  • Builds relationships with internalleadership teamCOE teams and merging firm leadership

  • Identifyandassistin resolution of conflicts that arise during acquisitionordivestitureactivities

  • Works with theDeputy Chief Talent Officeras a liaison between deal team internalCOEsandthe talent organization by ensuring data documentation from merging firm is obtained and available to internal teams for review

  • Provides pre-deal and post-deal advice acrossa number ofareas within HR

  • Collaborates withCOEs and leadership teamto providetimelyand effective communication to deal team and talent leaders throughout entire process

  • Carries best practices and learnings from deal to deal working with differing regional teams

Manage the facilitation oftalentrelatedM&A activities both in duediligencetransition to implementation and divestitures

  • Responsible for overall project management of alltalentrelatedM&A activities including transitioning from due diligence to integration. Create and execute project plans and communicate status.

  • Plans work according to approved milestone dates andassistsin holding team members accountable to thetimelycompletion ofidentifiedmilestone activities

  • Works across the firm byparticipatingin cross-functional teams coaching them on HR matters throughout the process

  • Takes an active role in M&A meetings and calls

  • Coordinates withDeputy Chief Talent Officerand other stakeholders on deliverables and meeting timelines such as communication plans announcement dates offer letter delivery celebratory and educational events etc. for the merging firm employees and leadership

  • Ensures process standardization and propose automation where possible

  • Gains understanding of talent processes (performance management compensation payroll benefits talentacquisitionLearning & Development etc.) and the interdependencies that exist with other functions (i.e.IT finance accounting marketing communications etc.) throughout the firm

  • Assistsin the development and continuous improvement of the talent process documentation

Other duties as assigned

At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/ is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application interview or otherwise participate in the recruiting process please call us at or send us an email at .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying excluding internships you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California please click here for additional information.

At RSM an employees pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including but not limited to education skills work experience certifications location etc. As such pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $95400 - $163900

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.


Required Experience:

Manager


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RSM US LLP is the leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market.

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