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CECO Environmental Corporation · 1 day ago

Sr. Specialist, HR Systems & M&A

Addison, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. The Sr HR Systems and M&A Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the company’s growth strategy by leading HR systems due diligence and integration planning for mergers and acquisitions while optimizing the company’s HR technology ecosystem.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert for ADP and iCIMS, providing advanced system configuration, administration, and ongoing optimization across Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, and Workforce Management modules

Partner with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business needs into system solutions, and recommend best-practice configurations aligned with organizational strategy

Lead enhancements, releases, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve system usability, data quality, automation, and reporting capabilities

Own HR systems data governance, including data structure, security roles, audit controls, and compliance with employment, payroll, and data privacy regulations

Develop and maintain dashboards, standard reports, and ad hoc analytics to support workforce planning, operational insights, and executive decision-making

Ensure system accuracy and integrity through regular audits, reconciliations, testing, and validation of data and system functionality

Serve as the HR lead for M&A activities, supporting due diligence by assessing target companies’ HR systems, data quality, processes, risks, and integration complexity

Partner with HR, IT, Finance, Legal, and external advisors to evaluate HR implications during pre-close and post-close phases

Develop and execute HR integration plans, including data mapping, migration strategy, configuration alignment, testing, and cutover planning

Lead or support employee data conversions, system consolidations, and decommissioning of legacy systems while minimizing disruption to payroll, benefits, and employee experience

Identify opportunities to standardize processes and systems post-acquisition while balancing change management and business continuity needs

Support divestitures and carve-outs by executing data separation, system reconfiguration, and compliance requirements

Collaborate closely with IT and external vendors to design, implement, and maintain integrations between ADP, iCIMS, and other enterprise systems using APIs and third-party tools

Troubleshoot complex system and integration issues, partnering with vendors and escalating as appropriate to ensure timely resolution

Manage relationships with HR technology vendors, including issue resolution, roadmap discussions, and support of contract-related activities

Create and maintain system documentation, including configuration documentation, process flows, standard operating procedures, and end-user guides

Support system training and change management efforts by partnering with HR Operations and COEs to ensure adoption of new features and processes

Provide Tier 2/3 support for HR systems issues and mentor junior HRIS or HR Operations team members as needed

Qualification

ADPICIMSHRIS administrationM&A integrationData governanceProject managementHR analyticsChange managementStakeholder management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in HR systems, HRIS, or HR technology roles

At least 3 years of hands-on experience administering and configuring enterprise HRIS platforms (ADP experience strongly preferred; iCIMS experience highly desirable)

Preferred

Demonstrated experience supporting M&A due diligence, system integrations, or large-scale HR system implementations preferred

ADP Workforce Now or ADP Enterprise certification

iCIMS platform certification

HRIS, HR analytics, or project management certifications (e.g., PMP, SHRM-CP/SCP) a plus

Benefits

A variety of medical insurance plans

Dental and vision coverage

Employee 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Company

CECO Environmental Corporation

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.

Founded in 1995

Boucherville, Quebec, CAN

1001-5000 employees