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About the Role

The Director, People Group Mergers & Acquisition Integration serves as the enterprise leader responsible for developing and executing Ryan's Europe and Asia Pacific (EAP) people integration strategy for various corporate transactions. This role partners closely with executive leadership and other key departments to evaluate risks, influence deal structures, and drive successful workforce integration and separation outcomes.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead Ryan's EAP People M&A strategy, governance framework, and operating model.
Lead the culture diligence process and advise on target company culture and potential integration hot points.
Serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership, Corporate Development, and business leaders on workforce, organizational, leadership, culture, and change management considerations.
Lead the EAP People M&A Center of Excellence by developing scalable methodologies, tools, playbooks, and capabilities.
Lead post-close integration, partnering with STBPs, Business Sponsor, and acquired company Integration leads to execute people integration plans.
Direct organizational design, talent assessment, retention, leadership integration, and culture strategies.
Develop and mentor People Group team members while fostering M&A readiness and capability across the organization.
Partner with Executive Leadership, Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, IT, and business sponsors to evaluate, structure, and execute complex global transactions.
Lead People Group due diligence, integration, and separation activities, ensuring alignment across functional workstreams and business objectives.
Influence executive decision-making through analysis and recommendations related to organizational risks, workforce impacts, talent strategies, compensation, benefits, and culture.
Provide governance, oversight, and stakeholder management across multiple concurrent transactions.
Own the M&A people-related strategy and execution for all corporate transactions, ensuring alignment with Ryan's growth objectives and business priorities.
Conduct employee-related data analysis (e.g., headcount, salary, benefits).
Identify, assess, and mitigate workforce, organizational, and cultural risks while maximizing talent retention, employee engagement, and operational continuity.
Drive value creation through organizational optimization, synergy realization, workforce planning, and integration effectiveness.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, reporting, and governance processes to measure transaction success and continuously improve M&A outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
10+ years of progressive experience leading global mergers and acquisitions, business transformation, organizational effectiveness, human capital strategy, consulting, or corporate development initiatives.
7+ years of leadership experience directing complex cross-functional programs and teams.
Prior management consulting, corporate development, or transaction advisory experience.
Experience leading M&A functions on an end-to-end basis preferred.
Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership on strategic workforce and organizational decisions.
Significant experience leading global HR due diligence, integration, separation, and change management activities across multiple concurrent transactions.
Proven success influencing enterprise-level decisions and driving organizational change within complex global environments.
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and Internet navigation/research.
Advanced experience with Workday.

Skills

Expert knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and post-close integration strategies, with a focus on human capital and organizational effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex global transactions and influence business outcomes through strategic workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and change leadership.
Strong executive presence with the ability to build credibility and influence senior leaders, business sponsors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Exceptional project and program leadership skills, including governance, risk management, prioritization, and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to assess workforce risks, evaluate organizational impacts, and develop strategic recommendations.
Expertise in HR due diligence, talent assessment, compensation and benefits integration, culture integration, and workforce transition planning.
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, presentation, and negotiation skills, with experience presenting to executive and leadership audiences.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to financial, operational, and growth objectives.
Ability to lead through ambiguity and manage complex organizational change in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Background in management consulting, corporate development, transaction advisory, or business transformation preferred.
Expertise in change management methodologies, organizational effectiveness, and culture transformation initiatives preferred.
Strong understanding of transaction valuation drivers, synergy planning, workforce economics, and value realization principles preferred.
Experience developing executive dashboards, integration metrics, and governance reporting for senior leadership teams preferred.
Advanced data analytics and workforce reporting capabilities to support strategic decision-making preferred.

Work Type

Flexible Work Environment

Experience Level

10+ years of progressive experience
7+ years of leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Business Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)
Gym Membership or Equipment Reimbursement
LinkedIn Learning Subscription
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

About the Company

Award-Winning Culture & Community Outreach
Accelerated Career Path

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran