HR M&A Deal Lead - Americas (Associate Director

Company: Cognizant
Location: Teaneck
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Covid-19 update: To keep you and our employees safe, we're making changes to our job postings and hiring process. Learn more Teaneck, New Jersey, United States Job ID: 00040887811 Cognizant (NASDAQ-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. We specialize in helping some of the world's most established companies by advancing every aspect of how they serve their customers: digitizing their products, services and customer experiences; automating their business processes; and modernizing their technology infrastructures. We help clients get digital done at scale and speed. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 194 on the Fortune 500. Cognizant is ranked 19 on Forbes 2020 list of the World's Best Employers. -- With a truly global footprint and over 280,000 employees worldwide, Cognizant is consistently ranked as one of the World's Most Admired Companies. Following years of growth and a strong focus on expanding and strengthening our product offerings through acquisition, we are looking to recruit a senior Human Resources team member. This is a unique opportunity to join an expanding, global team dedicated to HR M&A activities with a strong focus on process improvement and an aspiration to be a consistent industry-leading expert. Position Summary The HR M&A Deal Lead for the Americas is accountable for managing the full deal lifecycle from pre-LOI to integration. They will engage with specialists on the due diligence and integration teams, HR centers of expertise (COEs) and other partners, both within HR and outside of HR, to execute on the deal strategy. They will have accountability for stakeholder management and the overall employee experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Lead end to end deal activities for HR in the Americas region.
• Develop HR and People deal strategy and integration approach and oversee implementation, considering the deal commercial and operational objectives. Solicit input and gain buy-in from stakeholders to ensure consistent and smooth execution.
• Engage HR deal teams and resources regionally and globally, overseeing key activities and also providing hands-on support.
• Coordinate involvement by HR partners, COEs and external consulting expertise at various deal milestones.
• Ensure each deal is managed in accordance with HR governance and operating model.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships and client focus for internal partners and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across the due diligence and integration teams.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for HR and point of escalation for deal HR matters.
• Gather feedback, identify areas for improvement, and participate in action planning. Preferred Knowledge and Skills Include:
  • Experience leading multiple, complex regional and global deals from pre-LOI through post-integration. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, manage prioritization and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience working in a large, global and matrixed, fast paced environment.
  • Exceptional experience with problem solving,
  • Strong collaboration skills to work with HR functional leaders, compensation and benefits teams, corporate development and executive teams.
  • Executive presence and the ability to conduct virtual and in-person meetings and influence outcomes.
  • Knowledge of US laws related to HR, employment, benefits and compensation. Understanding of employment environment and significant laws in other regions and countries.
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills. Successful team player who builds and maintains solid relationships with internal teams, helping further a collaborative work environment.
  • Ability to work with target companies, internal teams and different business units for integration planning and implementation.
  • Detail-oriented with proven ability to multi-task, manage time with competing priorities and aggressive timelines to achieve goals and close issues. Job Location : Teaneck, New Jersey, United States -- Anchorage, Alaska, United States Employee Status : Full Time Employee Shift : Day Job Travel : No Job Posting : Mar 22 2021About CognizantCognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 194 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant. Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information. How would you rate your experience popup Equal Employment & Affirmative Action Policy: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information. How would you rate your experience popup

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