Total Rewards Partner, M&A

Autodesk • Vancouver, BC

3d • $101,000 - $181,500

About The Position

The M&A Total Rewards Partner supports Total Rewards activities across the deal lifecycle, from due diligence through close and post-close integration. The role evaluates, advises on, and executes compensation and rewards decisions, translating fast-moving and ambiguous deal inputs into practical recommendations that balance internal equity, external market competitiveness, cost, and employee experience.

The Partner works closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, People Business Partners, and People & Places leadership to assess workforce impacts, identify people-related risks, and support informed rewards decisions. Responsibilities include evaluating target compensation, incentive, equity, and benefits programs; conducting job and level mapping and market analysis; developing compensation, equity, and retention recommendations; and supporting compliant, cost-effective transition and harmonization plans.

The role also prepares leadership decision materials, applies governance and approval frameworks, supports execution in Workday and downstream systems, and coordinates implementation with HR Operations, Payroll, and related teams. It contributes to improving M&A Total Rewards playbooks, tools, and templates and provides project management support across transactions. During periods of low M&A activity, the role supports broader compensation work, including executive compensation modeling and forecasting, peer group proxy analysis, Compensation Committee materials, benchmarking, retention analysis, and annual compensation planning.

Requirements

• Experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, and/or M&A-related HR work.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting M&A transactions, integration, compensation, or workforce-related initiatives.
• Strong analytical capability, including compensation modeling and market data interpretation.
• Working knowledge of job architecture, leveling, and market pricing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with discretion and handle highly confidential information.
• Comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and tight timelines.
• Strong cross-functional communication and presentation skills with business leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to global compensation practices or multi-country integrations.
• Expertise in Total Rewards programs, including employee benefits, with demonstrated experience in M&A integration, gap analysis, and program harmonization.
• Experience partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, or Legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end Total Rewards activities across M&A transactions, including due diligence, integration planning, deal modeling, close execution, and post-close integration.
• Evaluate target company compensation structures, incentive plans, equity programs, and benefits positioning to identify risks, gaps, and integration considerations.
• Partner with Finance and Corporate Development on cost modeling, synergy assumptions, and people-related deal risks.
• Support communications and enablement concerning compensation, benefits, retention programs, and other Total Rewards changes throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Conduct job and level mapping using Autodesk job architecture and market data.
• Analyze internal and external market positioning to inform pay alignment, equity conversion, and retention recommendations.
• Develop compensation, equity, and retention recommendations for executives and key talent populations where retention or leadership continuity is critical.
• Assess target company benefits, identify gaps versus company programs, and execute compliant, cost-effective transition and harmonization plans.
• Support the design of transition, retention, and harmonization approaches consistent with Autodesk Total Rewards principles.
• Partner with PBPs, Legal, and business leaders to surface implications, tradeoffs, and recommended paths forward.
• Prepare decision-ready materials summarizing options, risks, and financial impact for leadership review.
• Apply established governance and approval frameworks consistently across transactions.
• Support or lead execution of approved Total Rewards actions in Workday and downstream systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning to keep Total Rewards deliverables, dependencies, and milestones on track throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Coordinate with HR Operations, Payroll, and related teams to support accurate and timely implementation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of M&A Total Rewards playbooks, tools, and templates based on deal learnings.
• Provide project management support for Total Rewards activities across the M&A lifecycle, including seamless execution and issue resolution.
• During periods of low M&A activity, support Executive Compensation activities, including equity modeling and forecasting, peer group proxy data analysis, and preparation of Compensation Committee materials.
• Contribute to broad-based compensation activities, including benchmarking and retention analysis, and support annual compensation planning cycles.

Benefits

• Health and financial benefits.
• Time away.
• Everyday wellness benefits.
• The compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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