Director, HR Mergers & Acquisitions

Kyndryl • Rye Brook, NY

2d • $156,360 - $296,880

About The Position

The HR Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist supports the people and workforce aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and internal reorganizations. The role executes defined HR activities across the transaction lifecycle, from due diligence through integration, to maintain employee continuity, clarity, and compliance during change events. It combines structured execution with cross-functional collaboration to translate transaction requirements into practical HR actions.

The position coordinates HR workstreams and deliverables with HR partners, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external advisors. It supports employee data transitions and related processes, prepares transaction documentation and communications, and ensures activities follow applicable labor laws, data privacy requirements, and internal policies across geographies.

Requirements

• Experience supporting HR activities within mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or large-scale organizational changes.
• Working knowledge of core HR domains such as employee data, benefits, compensation, payroll, or mobility.
• Experience coordinating multiple workstreams, deadlines, and stakeholders in structured project environments.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee and transaction data with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Experience preparing clear documentation, trackers, and summaries for cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with HR systems and data management during employee transitions.
• Ability to follow defined processes while identifying issues that require escalation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on cross-border or multi-country transactions.
• Exposure to HR due diligence or post-close integration activities.
• Experience collaborating with Legal or Finance teams during transactions.
• Familiarity with change management or employee communications support.
• Experience contributing to process improvement or standardization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support HR due diligence by gathering, validating, and organizing workforce, benefits, compensation, and policy data.
• Execute defined HR integration and separation activities, including employee data transitions, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate with HR partners, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely transaction deliverables.
• Track and manage HR workstreams, milestones, risks, and dependencies across assigned transactions.
• Prepare transaction-related documentation, employee communications, and data summaries using approved templates and processes.
• Ensure HR activities align with local labor laws, data privacy requirements, and internal policies across geographies.
• Support employee experience during transactions through clear handoffs, accurate records, and timely issue resolution.
• Maintain organized documentation and lessons learned to support continuous improvement of HR M&A processes.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Disability benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and paid time off.
• Eligibility for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and applicable plan terms.
• Employee learning programs and access to certification opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed