Director of HR M&A (Employee Success)

Quick Facts

• Role: Director, Employee Success M&A

Description

You will lead strategic and operational HR M&A execution for global workforce acquisitions, supporting the full transaction lifecycle from pre-LOI due diligence through post-close integration. You will serve as a primary integration contact for Employee Success, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless employee experience for acquired workforces. The role emphasizes data-driven rigor, governance of sensitive employee information, and the use of AI/agentic tools to streamline analysis and integration workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end HR operational, cultural, and financial due diligence across international acquisitions
• Analyze workforce data, organizational structure, compensation models, benefits alignment, labor compliance, and key risks
• Synthesize findings into executive diligence reports, risk assessments, and mitigation plans
• Design, govern, and execute comprehensive HR integration roadmaps (Day One through operational harmonization)
• Orchestrate cross-functional integration teams across Employee Success functions and partners
• Manage workforce alignment: organizational design, job mapping/leveling, offer management, international consultation and transfer strategies, and Workday onboarding workflows
• Maintain governance standards for sensitive employee demographic, organizational, and compensation data
• Advise acquired company leadership and HR teams through talent transitions, cultural integration, and change management
• Align with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and other M&A teams; prepare executive materials on integration performance, risk escalations, and budget adherence

Requirements

• Demonstrated HR M&A expertise supporting complex, end-to-end HR due diligence and integrations across international transactions in the tech sector
• Strong program management experience structuring and leading complex cross-functional HR integration initiatives
• Expertise in change management and delivering an excellent employee experience during acquisitions
• Data-driven approach with rigor around data integrity, compliance, and process details
• Proficiency using modern AI tools and agentic frameworks to streamline deal execution and automate workflows
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related operational field
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR leadership experience across HR Business Partnering, HR Operations, or Global COE roles (or equivalent consulting expertise)
• 3+ years of direct corporate HR M&A due diligence and post-close integration experience in the technology sector
• Familiarity with enterprise HRIS platforms (Workday), collaboration tools (Slack, Google Suite), and AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

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