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Wiley · 1 day ago

Sr. Manager, HR M&A and Integrations

Hoboken, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$114K/yr - $167K/yr

5+ years exp

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, and they are seeking a dynamic M&A professional to join their People Organization. The Senior Manager, HR M&A & Integrations will orchestrate People-related M&A activities, ensuring seamless transitions and influencing key outcomes related to employee retention and cultural cohesion.

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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessment of People-related risks, opportunities, and integration or separation complexity

Analyze compensation, benefits, policies, and organizational structures; identify gaps and design mitigation strategies

Partner with Rewards and People Business Partner teams to assess key talent and design retention strategies that protect critical capabilities during transitions

Represent the People Organization in cross-functional stakeholder meetings, translating HR complexities into business-focused insights

Coordinate people data requests and manage sensitive information with discretion

Own the integration or separation plan end-to-end from design through execution, managing timelines, milestones, and interdependencies across People Centers of Excellence

Collaborate with Rewards to design and implement compensation and benefits integration strategies that balance market competitiveness, internal equity, and cost considerations

Coordinate the orderly transfer of employees to acquiring entities, including benefits continuation/changes, final payroll processing, and separation

Partner with HRIS and Talent Acquisition to orchestrate offer letter delivery (acquisitions), employment transitions (divestitures), onboarding, HRIS system entry/exit, payroll setup, and benefits enrollment or termination

Work with People Business Partners and Change & Communications teams to craft employee communications that build trust and clarity during transitions

Partner with Employment Law to ensure compliance with employment laws, transfer regulations (TUPE, WARN, etc.), and contractual obligations in all jurisdictions

Anticipate roadblocks, troubleshoot in real-time, and keep transactions moving forward

Establish strong working relationships with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, Technology, and business leaders to create seamless M&A and divestiture processes

Maintain and evolve Wiley's People M&A COE, ensuring it reflects best practices and our unique organizational context

Serve as the go-to M&A expert within the People Organization

Take on high-impact special projects within the People Organization, including global benefits initiatives. Provide surge support to Compensation and Benefits teams during peak periods

Qualification

M&A ExperienceProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationHR Functional ExpertiseResourcefulnessResilienceCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Orientation

Required

M&A Experience: Proven experience in HR with significant hands-on M&A experience across acquisitions and/or divestitures

Project Management Excellence: Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Track record of building credibility and influencing across organizational boundaries

Problem-Solving Orientation: You see around corners, anticipate issues before they become crises, and develop pragmatic solutions

Resourcefulness: You figure out how to get things done even when resources are limited or the path is unclear

Resilience: You stay steady under pressure, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and maintain momentum through complexity and ambiguity

HR Functional Expertise: General knowledge of compensation, benefits, HRIS systems, and HR policies across multiple jurisdictions

Communication Skills: Ability to translate technical HR concepts into business language and deliver messages with clarity and impact, especially during periods of change and uncertainty