Senior Director, Performance Improvement – Human Resources Due Diligence Transaction Execution Services

Portage Point Partners

. Lead buy-side and sell-side HR due diligence engagements, assessing workforce structure, labor costs, incentive design, compliance and organizational effectiveness .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $480,000 - $820,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead buy-side and sell-side HR due diligence engagements, assessing workforce structure, labor costs, incentive design, compliance and organizational effectiveness
Translate HR, compensation and workforce data into executive-ready insights and actionable recommendations
Design and implement scalable HR operating models covering organizational design, governance, service delivery and technology enablement
Lead post-close HR transformation initiatives in private-equity-backed environments
Drive organizational alignment, performance enablement and execution across complex, multi-workstream programs
Contribute to practice growth through business development support, solution design and thought leadership
Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
Lead internal trainings and best-practice sharing
Lead business development and client relationship efforts
Lead talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives
Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture
Report directly to the Practice Leader and partner with deal teams, operating partners and portfolio company leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Organizational Development or a related field
Master’s degree (MBA, MSOD, MHR) strongly preferred
Located in or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Palm Beach, Philadelphia or Tampa
Motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willing to work at client sites as needed
10 plus years of experience in HR consulting and transformation, with significant exposure to private equity or transaction-driven environments
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment regulations, including paid leave, wage and hour, and worker classification
Experience leading HR due diligence across workforce, compensation, benefits and compliance
Experience evaluating defined benefit pensions, post-retirement obligations, and related regulatory and funding risks
Deep expertise in HR operating models across people, process, technology, and service delivery
Strong understanding of private equity value creation, integration, carve-outs and exit preparation
Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
Ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cash compensation includes base plus bonus
Comprehensive benefits may be offered
Equity participation may be offered
Collaborate in office four days per week
Opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture