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Principal Human Resources Business Partner – M&A
Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Serve as the Human Resources subject matter expert and lead coordinator for HR merger and acquisition activities .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the Human Resources subject matter expert and lead coordinator for HR merger and acquisition activities
- Act as primary contact for enterprise-wide transactional activity from early-stage deal thesis through post-merger integration
- Conduct HR due diligence to identify workforce risks and labor liabilities
- Orchestrate talent retention, total rewards alignment, and organizational structure design with HR Centers of Excellence
- Support deal value protection, operational disruption mitigation, and cultural harmonization
- Cover the entire deal lifecycle, including due diligence, integration strategy, organizational design, cultural harmonization, and cross-functional HR alignment
- Lead M&A activities, set priorities, oversee execution, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding M&A activities, target company data, employee information, and sensitive business discussions
- Coordinate between deal teams, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Excellence, including Total Rewards, HR Data, Labor Relations, and Legal on transitional service agreements
- Develop governance, standard processes, frameworks, and playbooks for repeatable M&A execution
- Implement HR strategies through influence and change management
- Build relationships with HR peers and leaders to drive business results and anticipate talent and organizational needs
- Interpret and administer HR policies and programs involving employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and talent processes
- Provide practical, consistent guidance aligned with business needs and enterprise HR priorities
- Serve as escalation resource and advisor on complex M&A-related HR issues
- Lead or assist with special projects, enterprise HR initiatives, and process improvements
- Assess business impact and recommend actions based on findings, funding, and organizational priorities
- Promote inclusion and opportunity in the workplace
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Human Resources, Labor & Industrial Relations, or related field highly preferred
- Ten (10) or more years of related HR experience required
- HR Business Partner experience highly preferred
- Prior experience supporting M&A activities highly preferred
- Prior experience in petroleum, utilities, manufacturing or related field preferred
- Strong time management, organizational, and project management skills
- Strong collaboration, consultation, and relationship management skills
- Analytical skills and ability to assimilate information, assess business impact, and recommend practical actions
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing multiple priorities
- Ability to work through ambiguity and limited information
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-output environment with changing priorities and deadlines
- Ability to apply sound judgment, business context, and practical guidance
- Learning agility and intellectual curiosity
- Detail orientation and analytical discipline
- Partnership orientation and ability to build productive relationships across teams, functions, and organizational levels
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k matching program
- Paid parental leave
- Educational reimbursement
- Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program