Senior Director, HR M&A and Integration

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

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director, HR M&A and Integration to join the team of a leader in the Hospitals & Medical Centers space.

This role will lead the HR strategy and integration work for mergers and acquisitions across the transaction lifecycle. The position will partner closely with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders to assess workforce risk, shape future-state organization design, and support successful transitions during complex change events.

It is a highly strategic opportunity to influence due diligence, retention planning, and compensation considerations while helping ensure integration readiness and organizational alignment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in HR, strategy, consulting, or organizational effectiveness, along with the ability to drive data-informed decisions and executive-level counsel.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $150,000 - $235,070 annually

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, 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 experience in data-driven decision-making
• Experience in HR, strategy, consulting, or organizational effectiveness

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• Support for working families, including backup dependent care and adoption assistance
• Behavioral health solutions and paid parental leave
• Professional development resources and training programs
• Opportunities for mentorship and participation in employee resource groups

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification- your background could be exactly what this team needs.