Private Equity M&A HR Consultants - Fahrenheit Advisors

Company Overview:

Fahrenheit Advisors is a dynamic business consulting and advisory firm that provides tailored solutions to emerging growth and middle-market companies. We specialize in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Executive Search delivering interim, fractional, and project-based consulting resources. We help organizations navigate their most complex challenges and achieve sustainable success. We leverage the deep expertise of our national team to deliver practical, results-driven strategies.

Position Summary:

Fahrenheit Advisors is expanding and seeking experienced HR Consultants with a strong background in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), particularly in Private Equity (PE) environments. We offer flexible, hourly consulting opportunities—both short-term and long-term engagements—ideal for professionals looking to supplement their existing work. If you have a minimum of 10 years of HR experience and expertise in due diligence and post-acquisition integrations, we invite you to collaborate with us on impactful client projects that align with your availability, up to 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

As an HR Consultant specializing in M&A, your role will include, but is not limited to:

• Strategic HR Consulting:
• Partner with client leadership and cross-functional teams to craft and execute HR strategies that encompass due diligence, pre- and post-merger planning, and M&A roll-up initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence to identify HR-related risks and opportunities in M&A scenarios.
• Design and implement HR integration plans that facilitate seamless business transitions, including cultural alignment, policy harmonization, and organizational restructuring.
• M&A Roll-Up Support:
• Advise on best practices for efficient and effective roll-up strategies, including the integration of payroll, benefits, HRIS, compensation, and other HR functions.
• Provide expert guidance on change management to help clients navigate organizational change with minimal disruption.
• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure smooth transitions and maintain workforce productivity.
• Client Relationship Management:
• Serve as a trusted advisor, building and maintaining strong client relationships across all HR-related matters.
• Identify opportunities for expanding client services and provide consultative advice on talent management, compensation, benefits integration, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure client compliance with state and federal employment laws, including those related to leave, labor laws, payroll, taxes, benefits, vendor contracts, and HR systems.
• Interim HR Support:
• Act as fractional or interim HR support, conducting assessments, coordinating recruitment processes, and facilitating onboarding, orientation, and performance management.
• Assist in the development and revision of HR policies, including annual updates to the Employee Handbook, and support various HR functions as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience and demonstrated success in Human Resources Management, with a focus on M&A transactions, including due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Proficiency in HR technology platforms and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to client-specific systems.
• Strong understanding of recruitment strategies, HR principles, employment laws, and best practices.
• Ability to identify HR consulting opportunities, expand service offerings, and provide strategic advice to diverse clients.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, with the ability to build trust with stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to craft executive-level reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and administrative abilities.
• Willingness to travel and go on-site as required for client engagements. We prefer candidates located near major airport hubs to facilitate travel for client engagements as needed.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification is preferred.

If you are an independent consultant that would like to work with a team or are in a traditional corporate role and would like to transition to something that offers you challenging work with a variety of clients, then let's talk. Visit us at www.fahrenheitadvisors.com to learn more about our company, meet our great team, and see all that we do.