People Organization M&a Analyst

**Job Purpose**

The role facilitates M&A initiatives across the enterprise. Incumbent must leverage strong business acumen, HR knowledge and an ability to navigate matrix resources to facilitate the completion of M&A transactions (including due diligence, integration planning & execution). During periods of light M&A, the position incumbent will assist with special projects and process improvement efforts to facilitate the achievement of short
- and long-term People Organization priorities.

**Primary Job Responsibilities**

**Mergers & Acquisitions 70%**
- Assist in creating M&A plan including: defining people organization objectives (including synergy targets); people organization deal team and governance model; tactics to ensure completion of diligence and integration per the overall deal plan.
- Establish a meeting and reporting cadence with the People Organization deal team to ensure facilitation of deal valuation, diligence and integration, including in-depth analysis of
- benefits plans and programs;
- compensation structures and plans;
- employee demographic data;
- employment policies / programs;
- employment litigation
- organization culture, etc.
- Effectively communicate status of project plan (including identification of project risks and/or issues) to stakeholders
- In partnership with deal team and People Organization assist in planning and delivering day 1 and beyond on-site communications and/or training related to the acquisition focusing on integrating, engaging, and retaining employees
- Assist with postmortem meetings to identify lessons learned and process improvements to support future M&A transactions.
- Lead efforts to build People Organization M&A capability including:

- creating an M&A playbook with supporting tools and resources
- coaching / mentoring People Business Partners and People Organization COE SMEs involved in M&A transactions
- delivering M&A brown bag learning sessions, etc.

**Special Projects & Process Improvement 30%**
- Assist with special projects and process improvement efforts, as assigned, to facilitate the achievement of short
- and long-term People Organization priorities
- Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the company.

**Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge**
- Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, including
- Prior mergers and acquisitions experience - min of two years or involvement in four or more transactions
- Prior experience as an HR business partner, compensation and/or benefits specialist
- Strong communications and strong presentation skills: demonstrated experience developing and presenting (verbally and written) M&A and transformation plans and status reports to executive audiences
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in HR or similar field.
- Demonstrated minimum of 3 years project/program management experience
- Individual must possess the confidence to respond quickly in unfamiliar situations and rely on both data as well as judgment to help navigate the fast moving M&A environment. Strong customer service skills.
- Have the ability to perform in an ambiguous environment and make decisions in short timeframes.
- Strong MS Office skills

**Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge**
- Expertise in acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, recruiting, HR generalist, and or compensation/stock programs preferred.
- Master’s Degree or MBA preferred
- Completion of formal change leadership training.
- At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all. _
- Completion of formal project management training.

**Helping People Thrive in a Connected World**

**What’s the culture like at Assurant?**
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

**Company Overview**
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop