Sr. Global HR M&a Manager

Sr. Global HR M&a Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
• At least 7-10+ years of HR project management experience with prior experience in M&A strongly preferred.
• Experience in a highly matrixed, cross functional working environment.
• Global experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and reporting; Workday experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of core HR, global compensation and benefits, payroll and global employment transfer requirements.
• Ability to successfully build relationships with executive level leaders, mid-level managers and front-line employees.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.
• Sharp analytical skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity and shifting timelines with composure and flexibility.
• Very strong business acumen.
• Ability to speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR execution for M&A transactions, ensuring alignment with overall deal objectives and timelines.
• Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, and third-party advisors to define deal approach, considering employee transfer mechanisms, consultation requirements, and region-specific risks and liabilities.
• Collaborate with Global HR, HRIS, Legal, Payroll, and Compensation & Benefits teams to execute integration and separation activities, including employment transfers, job mapping, Workday setup, payroll and benefits transitions, and retention planning.
• Liaise with Seller/Buyer HR and internal teams to ensure timely sharing of employee data, pay and benefits details, and employment policies to support smooth execution of integration or separation plans.
• Coordinate with IT, Finance, and other functions to manage cross-functional interdependencies during integration and separation.
• Assess process and system impacts across payroll, timekeeping, compensation, and benefits; define and implement transition plans.
• Develop and deliver change management and communications to ensure a smooth and positive employee experience.
• Maintain strong internal networks across regions and functions to support integration or disentanglement requirements.
• Apply strong analytical skills and attention to detail to identify issues, assess impacts, and propose workable solutions.
• During periods of low M&A activity, lead or support high-impact HR initiatives in compensation, benefits, and HR operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Global experience strongly preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.