Group HR M&A Director — Strategy & Integration

Cadence; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a Group Director, HR M&A to shape the people strategy for key strategic transactions. This role will drive the HR M&A strategy and execution for mergers, acquisitions, and other initiatives, working closely with executive stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of HR experience with significant expertise in HR M&A. This is a high-impact position that influences critical business decisions and supports long-term value creation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate HR or HR consulting.
• 8+ years of HR M&A experience, leading due diligence and integration.
• Strong business and financial acumen in the computational software sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR M&A strategy for mergers and acquisitions.
• Drive due diligence and synergy planning.
• Influence cross-functional teams for high-impact transactions.

Skills

Leadership

HR M&A Expertise

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Program Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Cadence is seeking a Group Director, HR M&A to shape the people strategy for key strategic transactions. This role will drive the HR M&A strategy and execution for mergers, acquisitions, and other initiatives, working closely with executive stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of HR experience with significant expertise in HR M&A. This is a high-impact position that influences critical business decisions and supports long-term value creation.