Manager, People Integrations

The Manager, People Integrations will own the planning and execution of people-focused integration initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions for employees, systems, and organizational practices during acquisition activities. This role will serve as a strategic partner across functions while driving operational excellence throughout the integration lifecycle.

• Lead People Operations due diligence efforts, identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies related to employee transitions, benefits, policies, and compliance.
• Develop and manage comprehensive integration plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and post-close activities.
• Oversee the alignment of HR policies, compensation practices, benefits programs, HR technology, and employee processes across organizations.
• Manage employee data migration and ensure accurate transfer of workforce information between systems.
• Drive change management initiatives focused on communication, employee engagement, cultural alignment, and adoption of new processes.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees during transitions, addressing questions and supporting a positive integration experience.
• Lead cultural integration efforts, including employee feedback initiatives, workshops, training sessions, and engagement activities.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations teams to coordinate cross-functional integration workstreams.
• Manage HR systems integration, including Workday implementation, data migration, troubleshooting, and system adoption.
• Track integration performance through key metrics such as retention, employee sentiment, satisfaction, and cultural alignment.
• Provide regular reporting to leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and recommendations for improvement.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings strong HR operations expertise, experience managing complex organizational changes, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in dynamic environments. They should combine strategic thinking with strong execution skills and a deep understanding of employee integration processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification (such as SHRM or SPHR) preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of HR experience, including at least 3 years managing M&A integrations, organizational transformations, or large-scale HR projects.
• Experience within professional services, accounting firms, or similarly complex organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, compliance requirements, benefits harmonization, HCM systems, and workforce transitions.
• Proven experience leading change management initiatives that improve employee engagement and reduce disruption.
• Understanding of labor laws, HR risk management, and compliance considerations during organizational change.
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with Workday, payroll systems, HR data migration, analytics, and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with project management platforms such as Microsoft Planner or Wrike.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively from frontline employees to executive leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to integrate diverse workplace cultures and build alignment across teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Remote work opportunity available across the United States.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping people operations during a period of significant organizational growth.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to cross-functional leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Opportunities to influence HR processes, employee experience, and organizational culture.
• Access to professional growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on empowerment, inclusion, and continuous improvement.