HR M&A Specialist to KPMG Deal Advisory in Sweden (Stockholm, Göteborg, Mal

Are you looking to translate your existing knowledge in HR and/or project management into a M&A and advisory context, working with some of the largest Swedish corporates and private equity companies in an international, collaborative and high-performing team? The Deal Advisory team at KPMG is looking to further strengthen our capabilities in HR M&A.

About us

KPMG Deal Advisory is a leading provider of M&A services in Sweden and globally. Our clients are both Swedish and International with a global footprint and our engagements often takes us outside the borders of Sweden. Over the history of the team, we have been involved in some of the largest Nordic based deals, assisted with IPOs, carve-outs, due diligences and worked along-side our international colleagues and clients on HR and people related matters across the globe.

The HR & Pensions team with Deal Advisory in Stockholm currently comprises of six specialized HR & Pensions professionals with various backgrounds offering services in the fields of due diligence, integration and separations and other types of HR & pensions related advisory. We are an international, collaborative and high-performing team who takes pride in creating an inclusive and professional environment, offering a steep learning curve for both professional and personal growth. The official work language in the team is English. We apply a hybrid approach to our workplace where it is possible to work both from our offices and from distance. Most of us are based in Stockholm, but we welcome applicants based in any city in Sweden or are planning to relocate to Sweden.

Your role

You will, together with our team, mainly support our clients with HR related M&A projects spanning the entire deal-cycle from pre-deal due diligence to post-deal integration and separations. As a consultant specialized in HR you will work with analysis of HR and employment related matters, including but not limited to quantifying people related risks and opportunities, designing HR functions, analyzing incentives and benefits, formulating strategies around workforce transitions, etc.
We are looking for a driven individual who places high requirements on quality and are longing to work in an inclusive and professional environment that offers a steep learning curve. We are looking for a candidate with 5-10 years of professional experience working in either an HR advisory role (e.g., as a corporate specialist or consultant), or a background in complex project management with a strong interest in HR and people related topics. You already display strong analytical skills and are interested in deepening your knowledge of HR in a M&A context.

As the work includes both analysis and contact with clients and other advisors, you have a business mindset, an analytical way of thinking and the ability to build good relationships. Fluency in English is a requirement, additional languages are an advantage.

What do we offer?

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Support and training to grow quickly in a professional and forward-looking environment

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A client-oriented role on a team serving the largest Private Equity and Corporate clients across Sweden

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Mentorship under senior specialists supporting your career and personal development

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A local workplace with global opportunities! (we have offices in 155 countries)

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A friendly and inclusive environment where diversity is one of our core values


We offer a competitive compensation package and an important work-life balance approach to the work we do. Take advantage of working in a dynamic environment with engaged and highly specialized colleagues. We apply a hybrid approach to our workplace where it is possible to work both from our offices and from distance. Our standard package includes 6 weeks paid holiday, generous employer pension contributions through collective bargaining agreements, various health and wellness benefits, and more!

Want to make a difference with us?

Apply by submitting your CV and a short cover letter as soon as possible. Don’t wait with your application as we review applications and are hiring on a rolling basis. If you have any questions about the position, please don’t hesitate to contact Head of HR & Pensions/Director Mattias Brus at +46 73 3272266, mattias.brus@kpmg.se or Anna Winroth +46 70 9416946, anna.winroth@kpmg.se. For any questions related to the recruitment process please contact Talent Manager Eva Bergquist, eva.bergquist@kpmg.se.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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