Director, HR Integration & M&A Strategy

Quarterhill Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan

Retirement plan

EFAP

Employee referral program

Job summary

Quarterhill Inc. seeks an experienced Director of HR Integration to lead people-focused activities during mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business integrations from Frisco, TX.

The role partners with Corporate Development, HR, Legal, Finance, IT, and business leaders to ensure seamless employee transitions and strong alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate brings deep HR integration expertise in complex M&A environments, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of HR experience including leading HR integrations during mergers & 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR due diligence, integration planning, and execution for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Develop and manage 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Quarterhill Inc. seeks an experienced Director of HR Integration to lead people-focused activities during mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business integrations from Frisco, TX.

The role partners with Corporate Development, HR, Legal, Finance, IT, and business leaders to ensure seamless employee transitions and strong alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate brings deep HR integration expertise in complex M&A environments, balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution