Senior Director, Employee Relations and M&A - SENIO013354-3563 - Circana

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Employee Relations and M&A
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growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories
both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating
to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable
strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and
communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join
our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay
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Work. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees
say about their experience working at Circana.
Learn more at www.circana.com.
What will you be doing?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Director to lead our global
employee relations, policy and M&A practices within our People
Operations, Technology and Transformation organization. The ideal
candidate will have a strong background in managing complex employee
relations issues, developing, and implementing policies, and leading HR
due diligence/integration activities for mergers and acquisitions. This
role requires a proactive approach to planning, problem-solving, risk
mitigation, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of
global employment laws and best practices.
Job Responsibilities
Employee Relations Management
- Serve as the main point of contact for supporting employee relations
matters, offering guidance on performance improvement, complex
employee scenarios, separations, and other related matters.
- Work with HR Business Partners to identify and handle employee
relation issues and grievances while exercising solid judgment and
discretion, ensuring a collaborative approach with matrixed
stakeholders.
- Lead and maintain a thorough and well-documented investigation
process by gathering and documenting evidentiary material.
- Develop professional, comprehensive, unbiased written reports that
include a summary of facts and recommended next steps.
- Track and analyze employee relations metrics to identify trends and
areas for improvement.
- Develop resources and tools (investigation protocols, complaint
acknowledgment forms, summary reports, PIP templates, etc.) to
support effective employee relations practices.
Policy Development and Implementation
- Develop, review, and update employee policies and procedures to
ensure compliance with legal requirements and alignment with company
behaviors.
- Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and
regulations.
M&A
- Conduct comprehensive HR due diligence on target companies, focusing
on workforce composition, organizational structure, compensation,
benefits, labor relations, and compliance with employment laws.
- Identify potential risks, including labor disputes, retention
issues, and costs related to benefits and severance.
- Asses cultural alignment and potential impact on employee
engagement, retention, and morale.
- In partnership with HRBPs and HR COES, develop and execute an HR
integration plan aligned with the overall M&A strategy, ensuring
smooth transition in organizational structure, culture, and process.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design change management,
communication, and employee engagement strategies.
- Monitor post-acquisition HR performance, track key integration
milestones, and adjust strategies as necessary to ensure successful
HR integration.
- Provide regular updates to senior lea ership and IMO on the progress
and impact of HR activities within the M&A process.
- Develop an M&A playbook to enable a scalable and repeatable process
for executing M&A due diligence and integration efforts.
Team Leadership
- Develop and manage HR Operations team members aligned to the ER and
M&A function.
Requirements
8+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years of HR M&A
experience including expertise in due diligence.
5+ years of experience in an employee relations function with solid,
working knowledge of relevant employee relations best practices, and
hands-on experience leading internal workplace investigations.
3+ years of experience in people leadership, including managing teams,
mentoring, or coaching, OR equivalent experience in roles requiring
significant collaboration, influence, and team development.
In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Proficient in synthesizing and analyzing large amounts of information
and data to derive meaningful insights for the M&A diligence process.
Strong client engagement orientation with a proven track record of
establishing strong business partnerships with leaders to influence key
business decisions.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to handle sensitive and