Director of HR Integration

Role Overview

The Director of HR Integration drives successful HR transitions for newly acquired companies, ensuring seamless workforce integration, regulatory compliance, and cultural alignment. This role delivers efficient onboarding by managing HR due diligence, streamlining policy alignment, and optimizing payroll and benefits transitions. By collaborating with HR, Finance, IT, and Operations, the Director of HR Integration minimizes disruption, accelerates employee assimilation, and equips leaders with the tools needed to drive business continuity and engagement post-acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence and post-acquisition HR strategies that align acquired employees with company policies, culture, and operational goals.
• Develop and manage HR integration project plans with clear timelines and deliverables, collaborating with key stakeholders across HR, Finance, IT, and Operations.
• Identify and address employment risks, ensuring adherence to labor laws, payroll regulations, and corporate policies throughout the integration process.
• Assess and integrate HR policies, handbooks, and procedures from acquired companies, maintaining regulatory compliance and operational consistency.
• Develop communication strategies that reinforce company values and help acquired employees assimilate into the organization.
• Track key HR integration milestones, assess employee engagement, and provide leadership with data-driven insights on acquisition outcomes.
• Provide coaching and support to acquired leaders to facilitate a smooth transition.
• Partner with Payroll and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely transition of acquired employees into existing payroll systems.
• Oversee benefits alignment, ensuring newly acquired employees receive accurate information and have a seamless transition to company-sponsored benefit programs.
• Design and coordinate first-day and first-week engagement experiences for newly acquired employees, ensuring clarity on policies, culture, and company expectations.
• Ensure proper documentation and data migration for employee records in alignment with company HRIS requirements.
• Act as a key resource for acquired employees, addressing HR-related inquiries and fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in M&A integration or HR project management.
• Experience in managing payroll, benefits, and HR operations during acquisitions.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to drive change and facilitate cultural integration.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data migration processes.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Previous exposure to private equity-backed acquisitions is a plus.

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