M&A Specialist (HR, Org Design & Talent Strategy)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a M&A Specialist (HR, Org Design & Talent Strategy) based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to shape people strategy during complex business transactions and organizational transformations. You will support M&A activities by combining HR expertise, organizational design, workforce analytics, and talent planning capabilities. Working within a global HR Center of Excellence, you will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to assess organizational needs and enable successful integrations. The position focuses on turning workforce data and business objectives into actionable recommendations that reduce risk and create long-term value. You will contribute to culture assessments, talent strategies, and scalable HR processes that support business growth. This is a high-impact opportunity for an analytical HR professional who enjoys solving complex challenges at the intersection of people and business strategy.

Accountabilities:: The M&A Specialist will support strategic initiatives across mergers and acquisitions, organizational development, and talent strategy by providing data-driven insights and designing practical HR solutions. The role requires close collaboration with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful transaction execution and organizational alignment.

Conduct HR due diligence activities for M&A transactions, including culture assessments, workforce analysis, and modeling of HR-related costs such as compensation, benefits, labor expenses, and transition requirements.

Develop organizational design recommendations, including structure modeling, role definition, span of control analysis, and workforce planning strategies.

Support talent planning processes such as succession planning, talent calibration, pipeline development, and workforce readiness assessments.

Analyze workforce data, organizational trends, and talent metrics to provide actionable recommendations to senior HR and business leaders.

Partner with HR Business Partners and business stakeholders to translate organizational recommendations into implementation plans with measurable outcomes.

Build scalable tools, frameworks, and processes that improve talent planning, organizational effectiveness, and M&A integration activities.

Collaborate across HR functions to support seamless integration of acquired businesses and alignment of organizational priorities.

Assist with change management initiatives related to organizational redesign, ensuring effective communication and employee support throughout transitions.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an analytical and strategic HR professional with experience supporting organizational transformation, workforce planning, and M&A-related initiatives. They should be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, managing complex projects, and translating business needs into effective people solutions.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience supporting HR M&A due diligence activities, including HR cost modeling and workforce analysis.

Strong understanding of organizational culture assessment, organizational design, and headcount planning.

Demonstrated analytical and project management skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and deliver recommendations to senior audiences.

Experience managing talent planning, succession processes, or similar strategic HR initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

Knowledge of organizational design methodologies, including structural modeling, role scoping, and workforce optimization.

Strong financial acumen and ability to evaluate HR-related business impacts.

Experience with talent management platforms, workforce analytics tools, or HR systems such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors is preferred.

Background supporting organizational transformation within a global, publicly traded, or complex enterprise environment is a plus.

Advanced degree in Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

Ability to travel approximately 15–30% as needed.

Benefits:

Competitive annual salary range of approximately $100,000–$125,000 USD, plus eligibility for bonus compensation.

Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

Paid holidays and flexible paid time off policy.

Opportunities for professional development, training, coaching, and career growth.

Employee wellbeing programs and resources designed to support work-life balance.

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful global initiatives within a purpose-driven organization.

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