Aon is looking for a Senior Consultant, Transaction Strategy! As a Senior Consultant in Aon’s Transaction Strategy (TS) practice, you will play a key leadership role on project teams, shaping human capital solutions that support complex business transformations (M&A;, divestitures, joint ventures, IPOs, restructurings, etc.). You will serve as a primary day-to-day advisor to client stakeholders, lead workstreams or full projects, and mentor junior colleagues, while collaborating closely with Directors and Partners to grow key client relationships and the TS business. rewards, benefits, HR programs, talent/retention) and strong familiarity with the end-to-end deal or transformation lifecycle.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Your Impact as a Senior Consultant, Transaction Strategy A TS Senior Consultant Is a Seasoned Professional Who Applies advanced knowledge of human capital, rewards, and HR programs in the context of business transactions and transformations. Enterprise-wide restructurings and broader business transformations Human capital topics including compensation and benefits, HR operating model, HR policies and programs, talent, culture, and retention strategies. Act as primary day-to-day contact for client project leads, managing expectations, aligning on scope, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Direct and review the work of consultants/analysts performing data room review, interviews, and analytics. Lead development of integrated project plans, including achievements, dependencies, and resourcing; Assessing HR programs, rewards, and perks in the context of deal and transformation goals. cost, alignments, retention risk, headcount, incentives). Facilitate client meetings and workshops (virtual and in-person), presenting findings, options, and recommendations to both HR and business leaders.

Partner with Directors and Partners to identify client needs, shape project opportunities, and contribute to multi-year client account strategies. Creating a Rewarding Work Experience Health, Wealth, Risk, M&A; Advisory). Coach, develop, and provide feedback to Consultants and Analysts, helping them build expertise in transaction-related human capital work.

Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement within project teams and the broader practice. Actively incorporate emerging industry, market,



and technology trends into project approaches and deliverables to keep Aon’s human capital advisory offerings differentiated and relevant. Build and manage multi-stakeholder client relationships across HR, Finance, Legal, and business leadership, becoming a go-to resource on human capital aspects of deals and transformations.

Co-create proposals and statements of work with senior TS leaders. Help evolve and enhance TS methodologies, toolkits, templates, and knowledge resources; Deepen understanding of Aon’s broader Human Capital and Risk offerings and proactively bring integrated solutions to clients. Manage project economics, including monitoring budgets, controlling scope, and ensuring profitable, high-quality delivery.

Commercial Acumen

Collaborate with internal leaders with vision and solution line experts to design holistic client offerings that connect human capital, rewards, benefits, and broader business transformation objectives. Supporting the development of client-facing perspectives, articles, or tools on HR in M&A; and transformation. Sharing insights from projects and market activity that can shape Aon points of view and go-to-market strategies. ~ Use data-driven insights to articulate the commercial impact of human capital strategies on deal value, synergy realization, and business performance.

Significant experience (typically 5–8+ years) in human capital, rewards, or HR consulting, or equivalent corporate experience in: HR programs, policies and operating model. ~ HR-focused M&A; transactions, business transformations, or large-scale organizational change (corporate or consulting environment). ~ Lead workstreams or projects and manage multiple stakeholders in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments. Gain trust and credibility with senior client partners and internal leaders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including development and delivery of executive-level presentations.

Ability to facilitate client meetings and workshops, and to communicate technical/analytical concepts in a business-focused manner. ~ Advanced analytical and technical skills:



Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., Taking ownership of deliverables and personal/professional development. Effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects concurrently. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Human Resources, Economics, or other relevant field required. ~ Advanced degree (MBA, MS in HR/Industrial Relations, JD, (or other relevant master’s) or other relevant master's)experience is a plus. ~ SHRM-CP/SCP, WorldatWork, CEBS, project management certifications such as PMP). ~ Demonstrated experience in compensation and benefits design, HR M&A; and/or organization transformation work.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.

The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D; insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. *

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