People M&A Service Delivery Specialist – Americas

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

The Role: People M&A Service Delivery Specialist

What's in it for you:

The People M&A Service Delivery Specialist for the Americas is a pivotal role in managing and executing HR integration projects related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures across the US and Canada. This position requires a strong project management focus to ensure the successful transition of employees into the company's HR systems and processes. You will lead coordination efforts with various HR teams, including Talent, Total Rewards, HRIS, Payroll, and Employee Relations, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and compliance requirements. Additionally, you will track and report on project milestones to the HR M&A Governance team.

Key Responsibilities:

HR M&A Support from Due Diligence to Integration

• Support the HR aspect of the due diligence process, identifying potential HR-related risks and areas for improvement in terms of integration.

• Assist with the integration of new teams into the organization's HR systems and ways of working, ensuring that all employee data and systems are aligned.

• Work closely with HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to support smooth HR transitions during M&A activities.

• Collaborate with HR Technology and Payroll teams to ensure proper system integration and data migration, providing support for HR process harmonization.

Compliance & Regional Labor Considerations

• Help ensure that all HR M&A activities comply with US and Canadian labor laws, as well as any relevant provincial or local regulations.

• Assist with risk assessments related to employment contracts, severance policies, and employee transitions.

• Work with legal and employee relations teams to ensure compliance with any collective bargaining agreements and handle labor-related issues as they arise.

Operational Support & Tracking

• Support HR service delivery activities, including employee onboarding, offboarding, and transitions, ensuring processes are executed accurately and on time.

• Track HR operational activities related to M&A, such as benefits transitions, payroll cutover schedules, and other operational milestones, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.

• Help facilitate the integration of HR processes, ensuring new teams are seamlessly integrated into the company's existing HR framework.

Reporting & M&A Governance

• Assist in the development and maintenance of People M&A dashboards and reports, tracking progress and key milestones for leadership.

• Regularly update the People M&A Governance team on progress, highlighting any issues or potential risks.

• Help ensure that HR documentation, including compliance reports, workforce impact assessments, and transition plans, is well-organized and accessible for review.

Qualifications:

• Hours: US working hours and holiday schedule

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in project management with an understanding of/experience with M&A and HR services.

• Knowledge: A good understanding of US and Canadian employment regulations and HR practices.

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, or similar) and basic reporting tools.

• Project Management: Ability to support multiple workstreams and tasks, managing priorities and timelines effectively.

• Soft Skills:

  • Critical Thinking: Able to analyze complex situations and identify potential risks or challenges early on.

  • Respectful Pushback: Comfortable raising concerns or offering alternative solutions when necessary, always with professionalism and respect for stakeholders.

  • Communication: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey updates, concerns, and ideas to colleagues and leadership.

  • Collaboration: Team player with a collaborative mindset, working well with different HR functions and business partners.

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What's In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.  

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:  and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  
 
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