Senior HR Integration Specialist, M&A Strategy

val's services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services seeks a Senior Associate to support post-deal HR integrations across mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, and carve-outs for large corporations and private equity clients. You will merge compensation/benefits platforms, identify HR exposure during due diligence, and drive project management from scope to client communication.

You will benchmark and refine compensation programs in transactional and transformational scenarios, maintaining professionalism and integrity throughout.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in actuarial or consulting roles related to employee benefits and compensation plans.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform domestic and global HR integrations related to major transactions.
• Assist with establishing and merging compensation and benefits systems.
• Identify HR, compensation, and benefit plan exposures during due diligence.
• Manage engagement processes, including scope, budgets, staffing, and deliverables.
• Support benchmarking and refinement of compensation programs.
• Uphold a respectful, professional, and responsible work environment.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview The Senior Associate supports post-deal HR integrations, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and carve-outs for large corporations and private equity clients. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to merge compensation and benefits platforms, identify HR exposure during due diligence, and contribute to project management from scope definition to client communication. The role involves benchmarking and refining compensation programs in transactional and transformational scenarios, ensuring professionalism and integrity at all times.

Role Overview The Senior Associate supports post-deal HR integrations, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and carve-outs for large corporations and private equity clients. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to merge compensation and benefits platforms, identify HR exposure during due diligence, and contribute to project management from scope definition to client communication. The role involves benchmarking and refining compensation programs in transactional and transformational scenarios, ensuring professionalism and integrity at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform domestic and global HR integrations related to major transactions.
• Assist with establishing and merging compensation and benefits systems.
• Identify HR, compensation, and benefit plan exposures during due diligence.
• Manage engagement processes, including scope, budgets, staffing, and deliverables.
• Support benchmarking and refinement of compensation programs.
• Uphold a respectful, professional, and responsible work environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least three years of recent experience in actuarial or consulting roles related to employee benefits and compensation plans.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in project management, planning, and coordination.
• On track to attain relevant professional designations (e.g., FSA, EA, CEBS, CCP, CEP).
• Highly motivated, team-oriented, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel; authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Additional Information

• The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

The organization is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.