Kyndryl · 1 day ago
Associated Director, HR Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist
Triangle, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $229K/yr
5+ years expKyndryl is a company focused on designing, building, and managing critical technology systems. They are seeking an HR Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist to guide people strategies through complex transactions like acquisitions and divestitures, while collaborating with senior leaders and ensuring compliance with local laws and cultural norms.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Be a strategic advisor: Work closely with Corporate Development, Legal, and Finance teams to shape deal strategies from an HR perspective. You’ll help define business cases, assess risks, and ensure people considerations are front and center
Lead HR integration efforts: Orchestrate deliverables across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, Employee Relations, and more—making sure everything runs smoothly and on time
Drive cultural integration: Collaborate with regional HR leads to ensure compliance with local laws and cultural norms, while supporting leadership alignment and organizational change
Partner with deal teams: Act as the HR lead in client-facing opportunities, translating client needs into actionable HR solutions that align with Kyndryl’s delivery model
Manage divestitures and exits: Oversee HR planning for employee transfers and ensure compliance, continuity, and a positive employee experience
Innovate and improve: Maintain and evolve our HRBD toolkit, capture lessons learned, and help build a best-in-class HR M&A playbook
Qualification
Required
Deep HR knowledge: You understand HR operating models and global employment practices inside and out
Leadership across borders: You've successfully led cross-functional teams and collaborated across geographies
Influence and communication: You're skilled at building relationships, managing stakeholders, and influencing decisions at all levels
Tech-savvy HR professional: You have experience with Workday, HR analytics, and project management tools
Project leadership: You can keep complex initiatives on track and deliver results under tight timelines
Preferred
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
5+ years of HR experience, with exposure to core processes like compensation, payroll, or employee relations
Change management or M&A certification (e.g., Wharton M&A program) is a plus
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Disability
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Paid time off
Company
Kyndryl
Kyndryl is an information technology and services company.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Antoine Shagoury
Global Chief Technology Officer
David B. Wyshner
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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