Principal M&A HR Business Partner
About the role
M&A Diligence & Integration Strategy: Develop and execute frameworks and responsibility matrices for all phases of M&A people talent activities - from initial diligence and close (talent mapping, compensation) to post-close integration and large scale structural organizational design (including functional integration & hiring plans and growth strategies) along with related change management activities
Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Corporate Development, the Integration Management Office, People Business Partners (PBPs), and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to plan and execute seamless, scalable, and programmatic M&A talent initiatives (job leveling / mapping, org design, etc.)
Talent Agenda & Culture Alignment: Leverage a deep understanding of business strategy to build short- and long-term talent agendas for acquired organizations, partnering with founders and leaders to drive cultural alignment, employee experience goals, and key talent retention
End-to-End Transition & Handover: Act as the central connective tissue for acquired companies during the incubation period, ensuring a seamless transition into standard people practices (performance, compensation, leadership planning) and executing formal handovers - complete with critical documentation and deal context - to end-state PBPs
Data-Driven Decisions & Problem Solving: Gather and analyze people-related deal metrics (e.g., retention, employee sentiment) to proactively identify downstream risks, tell a compelling data story, and implement customized, proactive solutions
Flexible Deal Support & Change Management: Ability to provide flexible, hands-on support to the broader P&P M&A team as needed across standard diligence workstreams (benefits, global mobility, etc.) post-Close workmate integration and integration, and change management
Requirements
Business-First HR Leadership: 12+ years of HR experience supporting executive clients in high-growth technology environments, with proven expertise in M&A integration (Product & Tech experience preferred)
Strategic & Tactical Agility: A hands-on professional who seamlessly balances high-impact strategic planning with the detailed execution of daily HR programs and tactics
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Highly collaborative and humble team player who builds strong relationships, manages diverse stakeholders, and thrives on feedback and open learning
Influence & Change Leadership: Exceptional influencing and coaching skills, with the agility and flexibility to guide leaders through organizational design, change management, and evolving environments
Data-Driven Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of using data to solve complex organizational and operational challenges
Travel Requirements: Ability to travel up to 20% as needed for M&A engagements
Qualifications
Global HR and Total Rewards experienced preferred
Experience with AI-First and/or SaaS companies preferred; Go-to-Market experience preferred
Pay
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.
Workday pay ranges vary based on work location.
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.
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Schedule
Our approach combines the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work.
We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role).
This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together.
Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.