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Kyndryl

Associate Director, HR Mergers & Acquisitions

Kyndryl

. Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, and Finance to shape deal strategy, business cases, risk assessments, and deal valuation .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeWarwick • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in HR M&A, including due diligence, deal valuation, and integration planning, while effectively managing complex global transactions and ensuring compliance with international employment regulations. Strong ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and drive operational readiness for successful integration.

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HR M&A ExpertiseDue DiligenceWorkday ProficiencyGlobal HR Operating ModelsProject Management

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Hard Skills
Deal ValuationIntegration PlanningCompensation ManagementPayroll ManagementEmployee RelationsHR AnalyticsRisk AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceCultural IntegrationOperational Readiness
Soft Skills
Executive PresenceStrategic ThinkingAttention to DetailLeadership AlignmentOrganizational Change Management
Tools & Technologies
WorkdayProject Management PlatformsHR Analytics Tools
Industry Keywords
International Employment RegulationsCross-Border Employee TransfersWorks CouncilsLabour UnionsCorporate DevelopmentM&A TransactionsEuropean Labor LawComplex Global Carve-OutsTotal RewardsHR Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, and Finance to shape deal strategy, business cases, risk assessments, and deal valuation
  • Lead and orchestrate HR workstreams across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, Employee & Labour Relations, HR Services, and Workday from LOI through integration
  • Conduct due diligence to identify people impacts, employee transfer mechanisms, and benefit plan compliance obligations
  • Translate commercial and client requirements into executable HR integration approaches aligned with Kyndryl’s global operating model
  • Drive operational readiness for Day 1 and transition events, including co-determination, works council consultations, onboarding, and regulatory compliance
  • Facilitate leadership alignment and organizational change management to accelerate cultural integration, engagement, and productivity
  • Identify and mitigate people-related operational and financial risks
  • Evolve Kyndryl’s transactional operating model and contribute to the global HR M&A playbook

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven track record as a subject matter expert in HR M&A / Business Development, including due diligence, deal valuation inputs, contracting, and integration planning
  • Deep knowledge of global HR operating models, international employment regulations, and cross-border employee transfers, including Acquired Rights, works councils, and labour unions
  • Experience coordinating Total Rewards, Payroll, Employee & Labour Relations, and HR Operations
  • Strong executive presence and ability to synthesize complex transaction issues into clear options, strategic trade-offs, and actionable business recommendations
  • Ability to project-manage multiple high-stakes, time-sensitive global transactions simultaneously with rigorous attention to detail
  • Strong commercial and business acumen, including understanding of HR decisions' impact on deal dynamics, synergy realization, and bottom-line performance
  • Proficiency with Workday, HR analytics, and project management platforms
  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience across core domains such as compensation, payroll, or employee relations (preferred)
  • Experience leading HRBD, corporate development, or M&A transactions within a global publicly traded enterprise (preferred)
  • Practical exposure to works councils, European labor law frameworks, and complex global carve-outs or outsourcing contracts (preferred)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible, supportive environment
  • Well-being support through Be Well programs covering financial, mental, physical, and social health
  • Professional certifications and qualifications
  • Flexible, hybrid-friendly culture
  • Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
  • Cutting-edge learning opportunities, including certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon
  • Coaching and hands-on development experiences
  • Career growth and internal mobility opportunities