Deel

People M&A Director

Deel

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Own and lead the HR Due Diligence process for M&A transactions, including defining required data requests, overseeing data gathering and analysis, identifying people-related risks that must be addressed pre- or post-closing, addressing equity and compensation-related considerations, delivering employment agreements to key employees, and partnering with Corporate Development’s Integration team to articulate and execute the People integration plan.
  • Lead People M&A efforts from pre-diligence through deal signing, close, and post-close integration, ensuring continuity and alignment across the full lifecycle of the transaction.
  • Deeply understand Deel’s people programs, policies, and operating model in order to design and execute scalable M&A playbooks.
  • Develop and execute a holistic People M&A strategy and roadmap including diligence, compliance, workforce planning, integration, and operational readiness.
  • Serve as the primary People partner to Corporate Development and executive stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle.
  • Evaluate M&A targets from a people perspective, deploying diligence requests, analyzing responses, identifying risks, and providing recommendations.
  • Lead the design and execution of the people integration strategy, partnering with Finance, Legal, PMO, IT, and other functions.
  • Orchestrate resources across HR COEs to ensure successful delivery of integration workstreams.
  • Assess talent capabilities within acquired organizations, develop retention strategies, and manage workforce transitions where necessary.
  • Ensure seamless integration of HR policies, processes, systems, and structures.
  • Manage HR-related transition service agreements (TSAs) where applicable.
  • Lead change management and communication strategies to support cultural integration and employee engagement.
  • Define project goals, timelines, and success metrics and manage progress through PMO governance structures.
  • Identify operational, regulatory, and compliance risks in partnership with Legal and ensure alignment with labor laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Act as a thought partner and influence-based leader, navigating complex stakeholder environments and enabling cross-functional alignment.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in HR, organizational strategy, consulting, or related fields, ideally within global enterprise environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in mergers and acquisitions across the full deal lifecycle, including diligence, integration planning, and post-close execution.
  • Broad HR knowledge across multiple disciplines including talent planning, workforce planning, organization design, HR operations, and change management.
  • Experience operating in complex, global environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate business strategy into people strategy.
  • Proven ability to make high-impact decisions independently while exercising sound judgment about when to seek validation from leadership.
  • Experience partnering with senior executives and influencing decisions at the leadership level.
  • Experience managing and developing a small team, with distributed or global team leadership preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
  • High level of ownership, accountability, and ability to operate effectively under pressure in fast-moving environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data and deliver actionable insights.
  • Cultural awareness and ability to work effectively across global teams.
  • Experience in high-growth or pre-IPO technology companies strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Deel’s platform, operating model, and global employment infrastructure is a strong advantage.
Benefits
  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
  • Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
  • The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
HR Due DiligenceMergers and AcquisitionsWorkforce PlanningChange ManagementTalent PlanningOrganization DesignIntegration PlanningData AnalysisRisk AssessmentProject Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationLeadershipAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementDecision-MakingCultural AwarenessAccountabilityInfluencingOwnership