HR Program Manager, M&A

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the P&O Director, M&A for Digital Industries Software, globally lead cross functional project planning and execution for assigned M&A projects with a focus on US based acquisitions and integrations.
• Develop end-to-end integration project plans, workstream charters, weekly updates, project templates and documentation, audit requirements and Town Hall presentations/employee communications.
• Collaborate with Siemens Corporate M&A team to execute on due diligence, signing and closing activities.  Identifies key findings, risks, liabilities and challenges based on the deal type and integration planning concept. 
• Partner closely with global P&O Business Partners and Country P&O Managers on retention plans for key employees, job mapping, compensation benchmarking & alignment, benefits alignment/harmonization, organization structure, employment contracts and policies.
• Leads P&O project meetings and coaches and guides P&O project team members throughout the life cycle of the project.  
• Establish a high level of collaboration and alignment with HRIS/Operations/Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Immigration, L&D, etc.  on P&O integration concept and planning activities.
• Ensure close collaboration and communication with multiple stakeholders across inter-dependent workstreams – IT, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Facilities, Procurement, etc.
• Deliver against defined project milestones ensuring integration of all P&O processes, policies and technology including but not limited to payroll, HR data management, total rewards, talent acquisition, talent management, employment policies and compliance, employee surveys
• Provide oversight and direction on the communications and change management strategy and employee engagement plan development.
• Participate in global P&O projects on an ad hoc basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree’s is required
• Preferably, a minimum of 3 years of experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including conducting and/or coordinating due diligence activities, supporting transaction execution, and assisting with post-acquisition integration efforts.
• 10+ years of experience in a variety of Human Resources/People & Organization roles for a large multi-national company.
• 7+ years of experience in a HR/P&O business partner role preferably with multi-country experience supporting global employee populations and also integrating newly acquired employees into business functions (job mapping, compensation alignment, talent assessment, organization structures, etc).
• 5+ years of experience supporting US-based new hire onboarding activities with strong knowledge of US employment laws and company employment policies. 
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including benefits, compensation, payroll, talent management, talent acquisition, employment law and compliance.
• Process oriented and data-driven, with the motivation and skills to improve workflows across many interdependent functions.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability to achieve successful project results.
• Excellent project management and time management skills with the ability to be agile and pivot quickly as project and company needs change.
• Strong ability to network across the organization and collaborate across all levels of the organization, with an ability to align with and influence key decision makers.
• Ability to work autonomously and make thoughtful decisions quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and HR systems and tools.
• Scheduling flexibility is needed to work across multiple time zones to accommodate meeting schedules.
• Ability to travel domestically in the US and occasionally for meetings in other countries