HR Group Director M&A

Cadence Design Systems
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 210,000 - 390,000 annuallyFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentExperience: 12+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Influencing","Strategic thinking","Problem-solving"]

Senior HR leader responsible for global HR M&A strategy and execution across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other transformational initiatives. Leads due diligence, organization design, talent assessment, retention, transitions and integration, partnering with executives and cross-functional teams to shape transaction strategy and build scalable HR M&A capabilities in a fast-moving, global environment.

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Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design Systems
3 months ago

HR Group Director M&A

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Job Summary

Senior HR leader responsible for global HR M&A strategy and execution across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other transformational initiatives. Leads due diligence, organization design, talent assessment, retention, transitions and integration, partnering with executives and cross-functional teams to shape transaction strategy and build scalable HR M&A capabilities in a fast-moving, global environment.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the HR M&A strategy and execution for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic transactions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise people priorities.
  • •Build and continuously strengthen the HR M&A operating model, playbooks, governance, tools and metrics to enable consistent, scalable execution across geographies and business units.
  • •Partner with executive stakeholders and deal teams to shape transaction strategy through insights on organizational design, talent, culture, rewards, labor considerations and integration risk.
  • •Lead HR due diligence, Day 1 readiness, synergy planning, and integration execution, helping the business navigate complexity with clarity, rigor and speed.
  • •Lead and influence cross-functional and cross-regional teams, including HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Payroll, external advisers and business leaders, to deliver coordinated, high-impact transaction outcomes.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 210,000 - 390,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate HR, HR consulting or related roles, including substantial experience leading complex global programs and initiatives.
  • •Deep expertise across core HR disciplines, including organizational design, talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, change management and workforce transitions.
  • •8+ years of HR M&A experience, including leading due diligence, deal execution, integration and/or separation planning across domestic and international transactions.
  • •Demonstrated ability to operate effectively as a senior leader in fast-paced environments with tight timelines, high ambiguity and sensitive stakeholder dynamics.
  • •Strong leadership and program management capabilities, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, influencing senior decision-making and managing external advisers.
Experience:12+ yearsHRM&AGlobalCorporate strategy
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingStrategic thinkingProblem-solving

Company Brief

Cadence Design Systems
Provides electronic design automation (EDA) software, IP, and services for semiconductor and systems companies to design, verify, and implement integrated circuits, systems-on-chip, and electronic systems across industries including communications, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Industry: Developer Tools
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1988
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