Manager, People Integrations

Overview

A partner company seeks a Manager, People Integrations based in the United States to oversee employee integration during organizational expansion and acquisitions. This role involves leading comprehensive integration initiatives that unify HR operations, systems, policies, and corporate cultures of merged organizations. The position blends strategic planning, project oversight, change leadership, and practical implementation to ensure a seamless experience for employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead people operations due diligence by identifying risks and opportunities related to employee transitions, benefits, and compliance.
• Develop and execute detailed integration plans with specific timelines, milestones, deliverables, and follow-up tasks.
• Ensure alignment of HR policies, compensation, benefits, HR systems, and employee procedures across organizations.
• Manage migration of employee data accurately between systems.
• Drive change management efforts emphasizing clear communication, employee engagement, cultural alignment, and adoption of new processes.
• Serve as a reliable contact point for employees during transitional periods to support positive experiences and address inquiries.
• Lead cultural integration through feedback collection, workshops, training, and engagement events.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations teams to coordinate cross-functional integration initiatives.
• Oversee HR systems integration, including Workday implementation, data migration, troubleshooting, and adoption.
• Monitor integration effectiveness using metrics such as retention, employee satisfaction, sentiment, and cultural fit.
• Provide leadership with regular progress updates, risk assessments, and improvement recommendations.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; advanced degrees or HR certifications like SHRM or SPHR are favored.
• At least 4 years of HR experience, including a minimum of 3 years managing mergers and acquisitions integrations, organizational change, or large-scale HR projects.
• Preferably experienced in professional services, accounting firms, or similarly complex sectors.
• Deep understanding of HR procedures, compliance, benefits harmonization, human capital management systems, and workforce transition.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives that enhance employee engagement and minimize disruptions.
• Knowledge of labor laws, HR risk management, and compliance during organizational changes.
• Strong project management skills capable of juggling multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Workday, payroll systems, HR data migration tools, analytics, and reporting software.
• Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Planner or Wrike.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively from staff to top leadership.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills and a data-informed approach.
• Strong capability to integrate diverse workplace cultures and align teams.

Benefits and Perquisites

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Remote work flexibility available across the United States.
• Opportunity to significantly influence people operations during a phase of considerable organizational growth.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects.
• Chance to shape HR processes, employee experience, and company culture.
• Access to continuous professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture focused on empowerment and ongoing progress.

Additional Information

This role is listed on behalf of a partner organization that handles the application process and subsequent steps. An AI-assisted matching process is used to expedite fair evaluation based on core role requirements. Final hiring decisions are made internally by the partner company. Candidates' personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws including GDPR, ensuring transparency and respect for applicant rights.