Director - People Group M&A Integration

Why Ryan?Competitive Compensation and BenefitsBusiness Connectivity Reimbursement (Phone/Internet)Gym Membership or Equipment ReimbursementLinkedIn Learning SubscriptionFlexible Work EnvironmentTuition Reimbursement After One Year of ServiceAccelerated Career PathAward-Winning Culture & Community OutreachThe Director, People Group Mergers & Acquisition Integration serves as the enterprise leader responsible for developing and executing Ryan's Europe and Asia Pacific (EAP) people integration strategy. This includes all People activities related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, and organizational transformation initiatives. This role partners closely with Executive Leadership, Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, IT, and People Group leaders to evaluate transaction risks and opportunities, influence deal structures, and drive successful workforce integration and separation outcomes.The Director leads the People M&A Center of Excellence and provides strategic oversight for all aspects of the employee lifecycle during corporate transactions, including due diligence, organizational design, talent assessment, compensation and benefits strategy, change management, culture integration, workforce transitions, and post-close value realization.Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key ResultsPeople:· Establish and lead Ryan's EAP People M&A strategy, governance framework, and operating model across acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.· Lead the culture diligence process and advise and partner with STBPs on the target company culture and potential culture integration hot points.· Serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership, Corporate Development, and business leaders on workforce, organizational, leadership, culture, and change management considerations throughout the transaction lifecycle.· Lead the EAP People M&A Center of Excellence by developing scalable methodologies, tools, playbooks, and capabilities that drive consistent execution and an exceptional employee experience.· The M&A Integration leads post-close, partners with STBPs, Business Sponsor and acquired company Integration leads to form and execute on the post-close people integration plans.· Direct organizational design, talent assessment, retention, leadership integration, and culture strategies that support successful business integration and long-term growth.· Develop and mentor People Group team members while fostering M&A readiness and capability across the organization.· Perform other duties as assigned.Client:· Partner with Executive Leadership, Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, IT, and business sponsors to evaluate, structure, and execute complex global transactions.· Lead People Group due diligence, integration, and separation activities while ensuring alignment across functional workstreams and business objectives.· Influence executive deci...