Senior Manager, Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Lead HR due diligence for M&A and divestiture activities, including workforce structure, compensation and benefits, labor relations, policies, compliance, and liabilities.
• Identify people-related risks, cost synergies, and integration considerations; clearly document findings and recommendations.
• Advise deal teams on HR-related transaction risks and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and execute HR integration or separation strategies aligned with deal objectives and timelines.
• Lead planning for key HR workstreams, including: Organizational structure and workforce transition, Talent and retention planning, Compensation, benefits, and payroll alignment, HR systems, data, and process integration, Policies, compliance, and employment contracts.
• Cook up Day 1 readiness activities to ensure seamless employee transitions.
• Partner with Communications and Leadership to support change management strategies and employee messaging.
• Support consistent, compliant, and timely employee communications throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for M&A-related activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, IT, Corporate Development and external advisors.
• Influence senior leaders with data-driven insights and practical solutions.
• Establish and maintain HR M&A playbooks, templates, and best practices.
• Track progress against milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Drive post-integration reviews and incorporate lessons learned into future transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct involvement in M&A and divestitures.
• Strong knowledge of core HR disciplines (total rewards, employee relations, payroll and HR operations).
• Prominent project management skills in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Experience managing confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Experience supporting global or cross-border transactions.
• Familiarity with employment law considerations across multiple jurisdictions.
• HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a matrixed, multinational organization.