M&A People Strategy and Integration Lead – M&A Integration

Job Description

Integration & Transformation Lead, P&P M&A | Workday

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Workday, located in Atlanta, GA with additional US locations available. Workday builds an AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, shaping the future of work for teams to reach their potential. This role is crucial for translating people strategy into practical plans and coordinating integration actions for mergers and acquisitions, which helps inspire a brighter workday for everyone.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Atlanta, GA
• Pay: $145900–$259200 yearly
• Team: Reporting to the Senior Director, P&P M&A Strategy and Integration
• Mission: Translate people strategy and diligence findings into practical workforce plans and integration actions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategy & Planning: Translate people strategy and diligence findings into practical workforce plans and integration actions.
• Program Management: Coordinate cross-functional work streams across the M&A lifecycle, from diligence through close and post-close stabilization.
• Risk Identification: Identify workforce risks, align stakeholders on critical decisions, and support global transition requirements.
• Process Optimization: Use workforce insights, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve execution and develop repeatable playbooks.
• Capability Enhancement: Strengthen M&A capabilities and accelerate value realization through effective integration.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Organizational Development, or a related field. Senior professional with over 10 years of experience in Human Resources, M&A, transformation, or consulting.
• Experience: Over 10 years of experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, HR due diligence, post-acquisition integration, divestitures, carve-outs, organizational transformation, or restructuring within complex, matrixed, or global organizations. Proven experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and significant organizational complexity.
• Skills: Broad knowledge across core People disciplines, including organizational design, total rewards, talent management, workforce planning, HR technology, employee relations, compliance, and talent retention strategies. Proven ability to assess workforce implications, identify risks, and translate findings into practical business recommendations. Strong understanding of integration planning, operational readiness, governance, risk management, and workforce transition activities throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Bonus: Experience working across multiple countries, cultures, and employment environments, including familiarity with global workforce regulations, labor relations considerations, and regional employment practices.