Senior Manager, M&A People Integration

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own and drive the People Integration Playbook: Develop, refine, and champion the People Integration Playbook, standardizing processes for compensation harmonization, leveling, organizational design, benefits…
• Lead G&A People Integration: Direct the execution of our Day 1 G&A functional reporting policy, ensuring seamless integration of G&A personnel into core corporate functions from close.
• Mitigate Talent Risk & Drive Retention: Design and implement robust strategies for identifying key talent, executing retention packages, and fostering cultural alignment to minimize attrition and maximize the value of…
• Orchestrate HR Operational Readiness: Coordinate critical HR deliverables for Day 1 and beyond, including offer letter execution, background checks, benefits enrollment, manager talking points, and initial HRIS/payroll…
• Manage Cross-functional HR Dependencies: Act as the primary People Integration liaison, collaborating extensively with Legal (for employment agreements, compliance), People Ops (for HRIS integration), Finance (for…
• Provide Expert Guidance: Serve as the subject matter expert for all HR-related integration challenges, including international considerations (e.g., Works Councils), clearance transfers, and policy harmonization (e.g.,…

Job requirements

• 7-10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 1+ years specifically in M&A integration roles focusing on People/HR workstreams.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex HR integration projects from diligence through post-close stabilization, including compensation, benefits, and HRIS integration.
• Deep expertise in HR regulations and best practices, particularly within an M&A context and ideally with exposure to government contracting or classified environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex HR data into actionable integration strategies and clear executive communication.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and project management methodologies; experience with Confluence, Airtable, and SharePoint for playbook development and tracking is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
• Experience with international HR integration experience, including Works Councils, and GDPR considerations.