Director, HR Integration

Quarterhill Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

EFAP

Employee referral program

Job summary

Quarterhill Inc. seeks a Director of HR Integration to steer people-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business integrations.

You will partner with Corporate Development, HR, Legal, Finance, IT, and leaders to ensure smooth employee transitions and cohesive integration strategies across HR functions. The role requires extensive experience in HR integrations within complex M&A environments, with hands-on execution and advisory capabilities at senior levels to maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• 8+ years in HR with significant HR integration/M&A experience.
• Proven ability to lead multiple workstreams in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR due diligence, integration planning and execution for M&A.
• Develop integration workstreams including org design, talent, payroll, HRIS.
• Partner with executives to align with business goals and culture.
• Identify risks, milestones, metrics, and governance for integrations.
• Drive change management and communications throughout transactions.

Skills

HR Integrations

Change Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll & Benefits systems

MS Excel/Analytics

Job description

Overview

Quarterhill is seeking an experienced Director, HR Integration to lead the people-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business integrations. This strategic role will partner closely with Corporate Development, HR, Legal, Finance, IT, and business leaders to ensure seamless employee transitions and successful organizational integration.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience leading HR integrations in complex M&A environments, with a proven ability to assess, design, and execute integration strategies across multiple HR functions. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, balancing strategic planning with hands‑on execution to deliver a positive employee experience while achieving business objectives.

Responsibilities

M&A and Integration Leadership

Lead HR due diligence, integration planning, and execution activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Develop and manage comprehensive HR integration workstreams, including organizational design, talent assessment, compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, policies, compliance, and employee communications. Partner with executive leaders to develop integration strategies that align with business goals and cultural objectives. Identify people-related risks, dependencies, and opportunities during transaction planning and integration execution. Establish and monitor integration milestones, success metrics, and governance structures.

Organizational and Talent Integration

Evaluate organizational structures and recommend alignment strategies to support future‑state operating models. Lead talent assessments, retention planning, and workforce transition activities. Support leadership teams through organizational change, workforce planning, and cultural integration initiatives. Develop strategies to retain key talent and preserve critical business capabilities during periods of change.

HR Systems and Process Integration

Partner with HR Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to integrate HR technologies, processes, and data. Oversee employee data migration, system harmonization, reporting structures, and workforce analytics. Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

Change Management and Communications

Develop and execute employee communication and change management strategies throughout the integration lifecycle. Serve as a trusted consultant to leaders navigating organizational change. Drive employee engagement initiatives that support successful transitions and foster a unified culture.

Program Management

Create detailed integration plans, timelines, risk assessments, and status reporting for executive stakeholders. Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and within scope. Provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding integration progress, risks, and recommendations.

This list of responsibilities might not cover everything you'll end up doing.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience leading HR integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple HR workstreams in complex integration environments.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, talent management, compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, compliance, and change management.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Exceptional project and program management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, influence, and relationship‑building skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• SHRM‑SCP, SPHR, PMP, Prosci, or related certifications.
• Experience supporting global or multi‑jurisdictional organizations.
• Experience integrating HR systems and processes across acquired entities.

Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards plan designed with you and your family’s health and wellness in mind that includes:

• Paid days off ( i. e. vacatio n, sick days, bereavement leave)
• Health and Dental plans
• Retirement plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Employee referral program

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, veteran sta tus, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disabilit y or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws . We 're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We appreciate all responses and will acknowledge only those being considered for an interview .

We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies .