Program Manager, M&A Recruiting (Contract)

Quick Facts

• Role type: Contract
• Function: Recruiting operations for mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Key systems: Workday (pre-boarding/onboarding) and ATS data reconciliation

Description

The Program Manager, M&A Recruiting provides operational, administrative, and tactical support across the M&A recruiting lifecycle—from diligence through post-close integration. Working closely with the Program Manager, you will manage daily recruiting operations, coordinate candidate data migration logistics, maintain the M&A Recruiting Toolkit, and help ensure accurate deal documentation and smooth pre-boarding workflows for acquired talent.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-boarding and onboarding workflows in Workday, including interim new hire offer letter logistics, background verification tracking, and interim capacity/headcount requests
• Maintain up-to-date documentation (process maps, training materials, intake forms, RACI templates, and project trackers) within the M&A Recruiting Toolkit
• Track job placement progress for transitional employees post-acquisition by liaising with internal teams
• Assist the Program Manager with data reconciliation: extract candidate data, map acquired employee profiles, update requisition statuses, and archive legacy ATS information where applicable
• Schedule alignment sessions, risk reviews, and touchpoints across ES M&A, Talent Acquisition, and acquired leadership teams
• Prepare regular status reports, track deliverables vs. timelines, and aggregate M&A recruiting risk metrics for leadership reviews

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Recruiting Coordination, or Project Management support roles
• Preferred: experience supporting M&A deals, HR system integrations, or complex cross-functional HR projects
• Hands-on experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) such as Workday Recruiting or similar HRIS tools
• Advanced working knowledge of Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) or Microsoft Office, with strong data manipulation and reporting accuracy
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to follow detailed project plans, flag risks early, maintain organized documentation, and coordinate with acquired company points of contact and internal team leads

Benefits

• Time off programs
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Mental health support
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee stock purchasing program