Total Rewards Partner, M&A

Autodesk; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 101,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk seeks a seasoned M&A Total Rewards Partner to drive compensation and rewards decisions across deal diligence, integration, and post-close activities. You will analyze target compensation, equity, and benefits while balancing internal equity with market competitiveness and cost constraints.

You will collaborate with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and PBPs to guide pay alignment, retention strategies, and executive compensation for critical talent groups during integration,

Qualifications

• Experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, and/or M&A related HR work.
• 5+ years of experience supporting M&A transactions, integration, compensation, or workforce-related initiatives.
• Strong analytical capability, including compensation modeling and market data interpretation.
• Working knowledge of job architecture, leveling, and market pricing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with discretion and handle confidential information.
• Comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and tight timelines.
• Strong cross-functional communication / presentation skills with business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end Total Rewards activities across M&A transactions, including due diligence, integration planning, deal modeling, close execution, and post-close integration.
• Evaluate target company compensation structures, incentive plans, equity programs, and benefits positioning to identify risks and integration considerations.
• Partner with Finance and Corporate Development to support cost modeling, synergy assumptions, and people-related deal risks.
• Support communications and enablement related to compensation, benefits, retention programs, and other Total Rewards changes throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Partner with PBPs, Legal, and business leaders to surface implications, tradeoffs, and recommended paths forward.
• Prepare clear, decision-ready materials that summarize options, risks, and financial impact for leadership review.
• Apply governance and approval frameworks across transactions.
• Lead or support execution of approved Total Rewards actions in Workday and downstream systems.
• Coordinate with HR Operations, Payroll, and related teams to ensure timely implementation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of M&A Total Rewards playbooks, tools, and templates.

Skills

Total Rewards

M&A experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Overview

Autodesk is strengthening its M&A HR capability to support disciplined growth, speed to integrate, and positive employee experience through change. The M&A Total Rewards Partner plays a critical role in supporting Total Rewards activities across the deal lifecycle, from diligence through close and post-close integration, by helping evaluate, advise on, and execute compensation and rewards decisions.

This trusted M&A TR advisor partners closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, People Business Partners (PBPs), and People & Places leadership to assess workforce impacts, identify people related risks, and support informed, market aligned rewards decisions. You translate fast-moving and ambiguous deal inputs into clear, pragmatic recommendations that balance internal equity, external market competitiveness, cost, and employee experience.

Deal Lifecycle Support

• Support end-to-end Total Rewards activities across M&A transactions, including due diligence, integration planning, deal modeling, close execution, and post-close integration
• Evaluate target company compensation structures, incentive plans, equity programs, and benefits positioning to identify risks, gaps, and integration considerations
• Partner with Finance and Corporate Development to support cost modeling, synergy assumptions, and people related deal risks
• Support communications and enablement related to compensation, benefits, retention programs, and other Total Rewards changes throughout the transaction lifecycle

Total Rewards & Market Analysis

• Conduct job and level mapping using Autodesk job architecture and market data
• Analyze internal and external market positioning to inform pay alignment, equity conversion, and retention recommendations
• Develop compensation, equity, and retention recommendations for executives and key talent populations where retention or leadership continuity is critical
• Assess target company benefits, identify gaps vs. company programs, and execute compliant, cost-effective transition and harmonization plans
• Support the design of transition, retention, and harmonization approaches consistent with Autodesk Total Rewards principles

Advisory & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with PBPs, Legal, and business leaders to surface implications, tradeoffs, and recommended paths forward
• Prepare clear, decision-ready materials that summarize options, risks, and financial impact for leadership review
• Apply established governance and approval frameworks consistently across transactions

Execution & Integration

• Support or lead execution of approved Total Rewards actions in Workday and downstream systems
• Support cross-functional planning and coordination to ensure Total Rewards deliverables, dependencies, and milestones remain on track throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Coordinate closely with HR Operations, Payroll, and related teams to ensure accurate and timely implementation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of M&A Total Rewards playbooks, tools, and templates based on deal learnings
• Provide project management support for Total Rewards activities across the M&A lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution and issue resolution

Broader Compensation Support

During periods of low M&A activity, this role is expected to flex across other Compensation functions, including:

• Support Executive Compensation activities, including equity modeling and forecasting, peer group proxy data analysis, and preparation of Compensation Committee materials
• Contribute to broad-based compensation activities, including benchmarking and retention analysis, and support annual compensation planning cycles

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, and/or M&A related HR work
• 5+ years of experience supporting M&A transactions, integration, compensation, or workforce-related initiatives
• Strong analytical capability, including compensation modeling and market data interpretation
• Working knowledge of job architecture, leveling, and market pricing principles
• Demonstrated ability to operate with discretion and handle highly confidential information
• Comfort working in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and tight timelines
• Strong cross-functional communication / presentation skills with business leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to global compensation practices or multi-country integrations
• Expertise in total rewards programs including employee benefits, with demonstrated experience in M&A integration, gap analysis, and program harmonization
• Experience partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, or Legal teams

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About Autodesk

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Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $101,000 and $181,500. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

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