Head of M&A, Human Capital, North America

Head of M&A, Human Capital - North AmericaThe primary focus of the Head of Human Capital M&A is to drive growth, best-in-class advisory support, thought leadership, and innovation across a range of human capital issues related to merger & acquisition activity. This role is responsible for leading the global go-to-market strategy for Aon's Human Capital M&A consulting business for North America. This role will work in close partnership with colleagues in Aon's human capital business and with colleagues in Aon's Risk Capital M&A business to generate opportunities for our Human Capital consulting businesses (health, wealth, and talent). Additionally, the role will lead liaison with client relationship managers in Aon's Enterprise Client Group and Human Capital Aon Client Leadership teams to represent Aon's capabilities to be the trusted advisor for M&A activity. The position can be located in any or our main office locations in North America.Aon is in the business of better decisionsAt Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.What the day will look like * Providing growth leadership, setting the go-to-market direction and ensuring consistency in how we sell, service and manage global M&A projects. * Close partnership with M&A team in Risk Capital and relationship management teams to drive sales pipeline for Human Capital M&A projects. * Working with subject matter experts within the Human Capital consulting businesses to sell and deliver large projects. Leading the teams as player-coach. Will expect leader to be involved in sponsoring the largest bids/client relationships. * Drive greater consulting and advisory capability and projects, leveraging best practices from each Solution Line. * Partner with sub-regions to drive margin-accretive growth. * Prioritizing resources and cases for biggest impact; leading Aon's response to large RFPs for M&A activity, and leveraging feedback to shape our evolving value proposition.Driving a connected Aon proposition: * Working in close partnership with leaders of Human Capital and EMEA Head of Human Capital M&A to develop a joined-up Aon value proposition of M&A solutions for all segments. * Encouraging all colleagues working on M&A projects to represent all of Aon (Human Capital and Risk Capital) as we bring our capabilities to the market. * Develop and drive Aon's external and internal brand presence through events, thought leadership and educationSkills and experience that will lead to success * Proven track record leading large M&A projects and driving growth in a complex global environment. * Exceptional influential leadership. Ability to work in a matrixed environment and drive collaboration. * Proven track record of winning and building long-term and service-oriented relationships with large corporate clients. * Deep understanding of Human Capital issues that are related to M&A activity-including legal restrictions, harmonization of programs and integration activities. * Working knowledge of environment and trends and issues across different geographies. * Ability to create and execute a strategy with a strong commercial lens. * Exceptional communication skills to convey compelling messages across all levels and geographies. * Proven track record leading large M&A projects and driving growth in a complex global environment. * Exceptional influential leadership. Ability to work in a matrixed environment and drive collaboration. * Proven track record of winning and building long-term and service-oriented relationships with large corporate clients. * Deep understanding of Human Capital issues that are related to M&A activity-including legal restrictions, harmonization of programs and integration activities. * Working knowledge of env