M&A HR Senior Specialist

TDK; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Pension

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Work from home stipend

13 paid holidays

Job summary

TDK U.S.A. Corporation is seeking an organized HR professional specializing in M&A Support to coordinate due diligence, integration planning, employee communications, and post-close activities within the Human Resources team.

This role requires handling confidential information and collaborating across HR, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, strong project management, and experience with ESOPs/LTI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting M&A, due diligence, integration, restructuring, post-close integration or organizational change initiatives.
• Experience supporting the setup or administration of ESOPs, LTI or other employee ownership/equity programs.
• Strong project coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support HR due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and related transactions.
• Review and analyze workforce data, including headcount, organizational structure, compensation, benefits, policies, and employee relations considerations.
• Assist in the development and execution of HR integration plans and transition timelines.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including HR, Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, Payroll, and business leaders.
• Support the alignment of HR policies, processes, systems, and programs across organizations.
• Draft and coordinate employee communications related to transaction announcements and integration activities.
• Maintain trackers, dashboards, and project documentation to monitor progress and risks.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, privacy requirements, and company policies.
• Support the evaluation, design, and implementation of ESOP or LTI plans, in partnership with Legal, Finance, and senior leadership, ensuring alignment with transaction objectives and applicable compliance requirements.
• Support onboarding, retention, and employee experience efforts following transaction close.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives following M&A activities.

Skills

Communication

Data accuracy

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS software

MS Excel

Job description

TDK U.S.A. Corporation is the Regional Headquarters for the Americas of TDK Corporation, a global electronics company based in Japan, and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. TDK focuses on the demanding markets of information and communication technology, internet of things, and automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. TDK's comprehensive product portfolio features electronic components, sensors, power supplies, energy devices, and more. TDK has a network of design, manufacturing, and sales locations in Asia, Europe and the Americas, with global revenues of more than $12 billion. TDK employs more than 113,000 people worldwide, including more than 4,500 in North and South America.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative HR professional specializing in M&A Support to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions by coordinating key HR due diligence, integration planning, employee communications, and post-close transition activities.

This position is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable working with confidential information, and has experience supporting change initiatives across multiple stakeholders and functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support HR due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and related transactions.
• Review and analyze workforce data, including headcount, organizational structure, compensation, benefits, policies, and employee relations considerations.
• Assist in the development and execution of HR integration plans and transition timelines.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including HR, Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, Payroll, and business leaders.
• Support the alignment of HR policies, processes, systems, and programs across organizations.
• Draft and coordinate employee communications related to transaction announcements and integration activities.
• Maintain trackers, dashboards, and project documentation to monitor progress and risks.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, privacy requirements, and company policies.
• Support the evaluation, design, and implementation of ESOP or LTI plans, in partnership with Legal, Finance, and senior leadership, ensuring alignment with transaction objectives and applicable compliance requirements.
• Support onboarding, retention, and employee experience efforts following transaction close.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives following M&A activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting M&A, due diligence, integration, restructuring, post-close integration or organizational change initiatives.
• Experience supporting the setup or administration of ESOPs, LTI or other employee ownership/equity programs.
• Strong project coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Preferred:

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CIPD, or equivalent.

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to adapt quickly in ambiguous and fast-changing environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and HR systems/HRIS tools

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

TDK U.S.A. offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), pension, life insurance, vacation, tuition reimbursement, work from home stipend, and 13 paid holidays.

The starting annual base pay for this role is between $160,000 and $180,000 USD. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands, location (San Diego, CA/San Jose, CA). The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.