Program Manager, M&A Recruiting (Contract)

Salesforce, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager for M&A Recruiting to oversee the end-to-end transaction lifecycle.

You will manage day-to-day recruiting operations, candidate data migration, reporting, and maintenance of the M&A Recruiting Toolkit, ensuring accurate deal documentation and smooth pre-boarding workflows. The role requires 2–4 years in recruiting/HR ops, hands-on ATS experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Recruiting Coordination, or Project Management support roles.
• Hands-on experience with ATS like Workday Recruiting or HRIS tools.
• Advanced working knowledge of Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, with strong data manipulation and reporting accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to follow detailed project plans and manage documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-boarding and onboarding workflows in Workday Recruiting and manage background verification tracking.
• Maintain documentation, process maps, training materials, intake forms, and project trackers across workstreams.
• Assist with data reconciliation: extract candidate data, map profiles, and archive legacy ATS information.
• Prepare status reports, track deliverables, and aggregate recruiting risk metrics for leadership reviews.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

HR Operations

Recruiting Coordination

Project Management

Communication

Tools

Workday Recruiting

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category

Employee Success

Job Details

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

What You'll Be Doing & Why It Matters

The Program Manager, M&A Recruiting provides critical operational, administrative, and tactical support across the complete transaction lifecycle-from diligence through post-close integration. Working in close partnership with the Program Manager, this individual manages day-to-day recruiting operational tasks, candidate data migration logistics, reporting, and maintenance of the M&A Recruiting Toolkit. This IC role ensures consistent execution, accuracy of deal documentation, and smooth pre-boarding workflows for acquired talent.

Core Responsibilities & Scope

• Support pre-boarding and onboarding workflows in Workday, including interim new hire offer letter logistics, background verification tracking, and interim capacity/headcount requests.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, process maps, training materials, intake forms, RACI templates, and project trackers within the M&A Recruiting Toolkit, keeping them accurate and accessible across workstreams. Including the tracking sheets and liaising with internal teams to monitor job placement progress for transitional employees post-acquisition.
• Assist the Program Manager with data reconciliation: extracting candidate data, mapping acquired employee profiles, updating requisition statuses, and archiving legacy ATS information where applicable.
• Schedule alignment sessions, risk reviews, and touchpoints across ES M&A, Talent Acquisition, and acquired leadership teams. Prepare regular status reports, track deliverables against timelines, and aggregate M&A recruiting risk metrics for leadership reviews.

Minimum Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Recruiting Coordination, or Project Management support roles. Previous experience supporting M&A deals, HR system integrations, or complex cross‑functional HR projects is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Workday Recruiting or similar HRIS tools.
• Advanced working knowledge of Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) or Microsoft Office, with strong data manipulation and reporting accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to follow detailed project plans, flag risks early, maintain organized documentation, and interact comfortably with acquired company points of contact and internal team leads.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of global recruiting processes, offer letters, and compliance guidelines.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity in fast‑paced transaction environments.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form.

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Posting Statement

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Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions. The typical base salary range for this position is $94,000 - $142,300 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $112,900 - $155,200 annually. The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.