Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

Title: Senior HR Analyst M&A

Location: Bengaluru, India

Experience: 5+ Years

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior HR Analyst Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to support people-related workstreams during strategic transactions. The role focuses on analyzing workforce data, identifying HR risks during due diligence, and supporting post-merger HR integration planning.

You will collaborate closely with HR, M&A, Finance, Legal, and business teams to ensure workforce insights and organizational impacts are identified early and translated into clear actions that support successful deal execution.

Key Responsibilities

HR Due Diligence & Workforce Analysis

• Coordinate HR due diligence activities during mergers and acquisitions.
• Analyze workforce data, organizational structures, compensation, and benefits to identify risks and integration challenges.
• Prepare clear summaries and insights for senior stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Assess workforce alignment, cultural considerations, and potential integration barriers.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, M&A, and business teams during diligence and integration phases.
• Maintain project trackers, documentation, and executive-ready updates.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance while managing sensitive HR and transaction data.

Post-Merger Integration Support

• Support the planning and tracking of HR integration activities following deal closure.
• Monitor milestones, risks, and dependencies across HR, Finance, IT, and business teams.
• Ensure smooth communication and coordination between internal teams and external advisors.

Insights & Reporting

• Translate workforce data and qualitative insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, briefing notes, and presentations for leadership teams.
• Contribute analytical insights to discussions and strategic decision-making.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in HR analytics, workforce analysis, or HR data reporting.
• Experience working on cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly.
• Structured and analytical problem-solving approach.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to M&A transactions, HR due diligence, or post-merger integration.
• Experience in workforce planning, headcount analysis, or compensation benchmarking.
• Familiarity with organizational design, Total Rewards, or HR systems.
• Experience working with global or cross-functional stakeholders.