Global HR M&A Strategy Lead

Cognizant; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, HR M&A to lead people-related activities across the acquisition lifecycle, from due diligence through integration and post-close stabilization. The role acts as a trusted advisor to deal teams, business leaders, and stakeholders, shaping HR transaction and integration strategies and driving execution.

The position requires deep HR M&A expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strong analytical and communication skills

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the HR M&A lifecycle across phases with due diligence, integration, and post-close transitions.
• Strong knowledge of compensation, benefits, HR operations, payroll, and employment terms.
• Ability to translate findings into actionable business, financial, and contractual implications.
• Advanced analytical capabilities to synthesize workforce data and assess risks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR due diligence for acquisitions and develop tailored information requests.
• Evaluate workforce data, practices, policies, structures, and obligations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate findings and identify gaps.
• Translate due diligence findings into risk assessments, recommendations, and decision materials.
• Develop and execute HR integration plans with milestones and owners.
• Support post-close stabilization and transition to steady-state HR.

Skills

HR M&A experience

Executive communication

Global collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, Organizational Development, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, HR M&A to lead people-related activities across the acquisition lifecycle, from due diligence through integration and post-close stabilization. The role acts as a trusted advisor to deal teams, business leaders, and stakeholders, shaping HR transaction and integration strategies and driving execution.

The position requires deep HR M&A expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strong analytical and communication skills