Remote: Senior HR M&A & Integration Director

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, HR M&A and Integration to lead HR strategy and integration for mergers and acquisitions across the transaction lifecycle. You will partner with senior executives to assess workforce risk and shape future-state organization design.

This highly strategic role influences due diligence, retention planning, and compensation considerations while guiding integration readiness and organizational alignment during complex change events. Remote US-based.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, organizational psychology, business, or related field required.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in global M&A transactions, HR, strategy, or consulting.
• Deep expertise in HR due diligence and integration planning.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Evaluate retention risks and compensation programs during transactions.
• Develop and manage HR M&A diligence workplans throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Provide strategic counsel to executives on workforce-related risks and integration readiness.
• Lead the execution of HR integration strategies and workforce transition plans.
• Facilitate sessions to identify critical dependencies and organizational impacts during integration.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop future-state organizational structures aligned with business objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, HR M&A and Integration to lead HR strategy and integration for mergers and acquisitions across the transaction lifecycle. You will partner with senior executives to assess workforce risk and shape future-state organization design.

This highly strategic role influences due diligence, retention planning, and compensation considerations while guiding integration readiness and organizational alignment during complex change events. Remote US-based.