Mergers & Acquisitions Leader - Contract

Envision Unlimited is seeking an experienced Contract Mergers & Acquisitions Leader to help guide a critical organizational transition with strategy, structure, and people-centered leadership.This high-impact role will partner with executive leadership to lead five essential areas:🔍 Due Diligence — Assess workforce data, HR risks, compensation, benefits, policies, credentials, and organizational readiness.⚖️ Compliance — Ensure transition activities meet employment laws, regulatory standards, licensing requirements, and critical deadlines.🤝 Retention Strategy — Identify key talent and critical roles, address flight risks, and protect staffing continuity throughout the transition.🔄 Integration — Lead the alignment of people, positions, policies, compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, and onboarding processes.📣 Change Management — Develop clear communication strategies, prepare leaders to guide their teams, address employee concerns, and help build one cohesive organization.We’re looking for a strategic HR leader with hands-on experience supporting a merger, acquisition, or affiliation who can confidently navigate complexity while keeping employees and organizational priorities at the center of the work. 📍 Chicago area📅 Temporary contract through December 31, 2026🔗 Apply today:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/4558593/Envision-Unlimited/Contract-Mergers-Acquisitions-Leader Know an experienced HR transformation leader who may be a great fit? Tag them below or share this opportunity with your network! #NowHiring #MergersAndAcquisitions #DueDiligence #HRCompliance #EmployeeRetention #HRIntegration #ChangeManagement #HRLeadership #ChicagoJobs #EnvisionUnlimited