Senior Manager, M&A Integration - Hybrid - Chicago, IL

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The Senior Manager, M&A HR Integration is responsible for providing end-to-end HR support throughout due diligence and integration, managing HR processes, people data, and HR technology as acquired companies transition into the CDW ecosystem. This role manages HR M&A—overseeing all aspects of HR due diligence, integration planning, and post-close execution. Responsibilities include understanding current-state HR processes, identifying risks and gaps, coordinating across HR sub-functions/work streams (Org Design, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Shared Services, Talent Management, Payroll), and ensuring a smooth, compliant, and people-centric transition for newly acquired coworkers.

The Senior Manager, M&A HR Integration partners closely with business leaders, HR leadership, Finance, IT, and cross-functional integration teams to ensure alignment, track progress, resolve issues, and deliver a seamless HR integration or HR Due Diligence experience. This role also contributes to the creation and ongoing refinement of CDW’s HR M&A playbook.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior business and Backbone executives, elevating the HR perspective, strengthening cross-functional alignment.
• Lead and project manage all HR components of M&A integration, ensuring cohesive coordination across HR sub-functions.
• Manage HR due diligence, including assessment of people data, HR policies, compensation programs, benefits offerings, HR risks, organizational structures, culture, and compliance considerations.
• Build relationships with senior executives.
• Develop HR integration plans, timelines, and workstream deliverables; ensure all HR activities align to overall integration strategy and milestones.
• Oversee the collection, validation, and migration of people data in partnership with Solutions, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the data conversion process.
• Work with HR Business Partners to oversee organizational design efforts, ensuring structures, roles, and reporting lines align with CDW’s strategic objectives and integration requirements.
• Partner with Total Rewards to align compensation and benefits programs and support modeling related to offers, retention plans, and harmonization strategies.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on recruiting transitions, workforce planning, and onboarding for acquired coworkers.
• Lead HR change management efforts, including communications, training, manager support, and employee experience planning during integration.
• Identify and mitigate HR risks through proactive assessment and cross-functional collaboration.
• Monitor HR integration performance metrics, track synergies related to talent and organizational changes, and provide leadership updates.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the HR M&A playbook, ensuring processes remain scalable and adaptable as CDW’s M&A strategy evolves.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related financial field with at least 5 years of HR experience including 1+ years of management experience.
• Prior experience in mergers & acquisitions at enterprise level organizations from an in-house or consulting capacity.
• Experience with due diligence and integrations recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain productive working relationships cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of accounting and HR principles and practices with ability to apply them in a business analysis situation.
• Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Track record of balancing multiple…