Senior M&A HR IT Strategy Consultant / Consulting Team (External Advisory)

Project overview

In the context of global M&A and corporate transaction activities, our organization is establishing a standardized framework for HR Transitional Service Agreements (HR TSAs).

The objective is to conduct a comprehensive readiness study to evaluate the technical, legal, and operational feasibility of offering standardized HR TSAs to potential buyers in future divestment projects. This includes analyzing the separation of globally integrated HR IT landscapes, evaluating legal and data privacy compliance constraints, and defining structured operating models.

An experienced external consulting partner is sought to independently execute this feasibility study, develop a target operating model, and draft an actionable transition roadmap.

We are seeking a Senior M&A HR IT Strategy Consultant / Consulting Team (External Advisory) having experience in:

· Extensive consulting experience in M&A, divestments, and carve-out projects with a strong focus on HR and IT transition

· Deep functional and technical knowledge of global enterprise HR systems (such as SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, or similar global architectures)

· Solid understanding of international data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), payroll compliance, and legal ring-fencing in corporate transactions

· Proven capability in designing Target Operating Models (TOM) and governance structures (RACI) in complex, multinational environments

· Strong stakeholder management, alignment capabilities, and executive-level presentation skills in English

· Prior consulting experience driving corporate HR IT transition and HR M&A projects in large-scale industrial or technology corporations

· Knowledge of industry benchmarks for transitional service pricing, TSA Frameworks, and exit strategies (e.g., comparable to McKinsey Carveout Readiness standards)

Responsibilities

·???????? Delivery of a structured feasibility study and readiness framework for HR Transitional Service Agreements across nine defined work packages.

·???????? Assessing and defining the scope of HR services / processes and systems suitable for transitional agreements (identifying inclusions and exclusions)

·???????? Analyzing technical separation constraints, system dependencies, and data migration requirements within global HR IT systems

·???????? Designing a target governance structure and operational RACI matrix across corporate IT, shared services, and business units

·???????? Drafting risk mitigation concepts regarding data security, privacy, and antitrust boundaries

·???????? Structuring and calculating a comprehensive cost and capacity evaluation model for HR TSA

·???????? Developing a structured transition roadmap and establishing a framework for buyer exit execution

·???????? Consolidating findings into high-quality executive reports, management presentations, and project applications

Project details

• Start: ab sofort
• Duration: 6 Monate
• Remote: remote
• Location: Gerlingen, Deutschland, DE