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Director, HR M&A and New Business Enablement

Dearborn, MI, United StatesFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Director driving workforce planning, HR operating model design, governance, and operational readiness for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and new business standups.

Role type

Senior IC HR Director (M&A and New Business Enablement)

Builds

HR capabilities, governance frameworks, and operational readiness for new and acquired businesses

Domain

Human Resources / Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate Development

Required skills

Workforce planning, HR operating model design, change management, stakeholder management, program leadership, governance framework design, service agreement negotiation, system implementation leadership, risk assessment, thought leadership

Preferred skills

Ability to operate through ambiguity, executive communication, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

HCM, payroll, time, talent, and service management platforms

Responsibilities

Drive HR strategy and workstream execution for M&A and new business initiatives; Direct HR coordination for new business standup, integration, and stabilization; Drive HR integration and change strategy for acquired businesses; Strategize workforce, governance, compliance, and organizational design solutions; Drive planning and execution for new business initiatives including workforce planning and operating model implementation; Create and maintain HR governance frameworks and compliance protocols; Establish and govern HR-related service agreements; Direct applicable HR systems implementation programs; Drive workforce readiness including onboarding and benefits readiness; Create and maintain KPIs for business readiness and operational effectiveness; Provide thought leadership on company policies and employment regulations; Influence venture leadership to establish workforce governance models.

Seniority

Director, Senior IC