Associate Director, HR M&A CoE

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

22h•$137,700 - $261,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Leads HR M&A integration portfolio management and serves as a key strategic partner on the front end of transactions. Partners closely with Business Development, Legal, and BU HR to support pre-diligence deal assessment, shape the HR approach, and ensure effective transition from deal strategy through integration execution. Oversees portfolio priorities, risk, and resources to support successful acquisition outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
10+ years of HR experience with significant hands-on involvement in M&A due diligence and integration
Proven people leadership experience required, with a track record of directly managing and developing teams
Strong understanding of workforce financials, compliance exposure and HR operating models
Comfortable leading senior-level discussions and making calls under ambiguity and time pressure
Willingness to travel and provide onsite support during critical integration milestones

Nice To Haves

MBA or graduate degree
Advanced MS Office capability; able to produce executive level materials quickly
Strong partnership experience; ability to collaborate with Business Unit and CoE's

Responsibilities

Lead HR due diligence and translate findings into deal strategy, risks, and integration priorities.
Lead front-end HR integration strategy and planning for acquisitions.
Oversee deal governance across the HR M&A portfolio, including risks, decisions, priorities, and resource needs.
Manage and develop Program Managers and Project Managers.
Partner closely with HR M&A Operations for execution across Compensation, Benefits, Data, People Integration, Payroll, and related workstreams.
Partner with HRBPs, Legal, Business Development, and HR COEs throughout the deal lifecycle.
Ensure each deal has the right team, resources, and support based on complexity and timing.
Drive clarity on ownership, decision-making, escalation, and key milestones.
Build team capability in diligence, integration strategy, and end-to-end deal leadership.
Provide senior HR leadership during critical deal and integration milestones.
Serve as a senior leadership backup to the Director, HR M&A COE