Director, People M&A
Core
Lead the strategic vision and hands-on execution of the global People M&A function, orchestrating end-to-end deal lifecycles from due diligence through Day 1 execution and post-merger integration.
Role type
Director, People M&A (Strategic Builder & Player-Coach)
Builds
Scalable operational frameworks, enterprise People M&A Playbook, and data-integrity frameworks for global deals.
Domain
Technology (Data & AI) / Human Resources / Mergers & Acquisitions
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global M&A deal lifecycle management, organizational design, retention strategy, employment law strategy, executive stakeholder management, cross-functional team leadership, integration strategy design, People Tech system integration, compensation architecture, international employment law expertise.
Preferred skills
Experience in high-growth tech environments, ability to influence C-suite/Founders, strategic builder mindset, rigorous operational execution.
Technologies
People Tech platforms, HRIS systems, data-integrity frameworks.
Responsibilities
Drive holistic due diligence and deal risk mitigation; Design and execute comprehensive integration strategies across Culture, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and People Operations; Architect and mature the enterprise People M&A Playbook; Partner with CorpDev, Legal, and Finance to present synergy plans; Lead cross-functional People workstreams to ensure seamless alignment.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
