HR CONSULTANT - MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (REMOTE, AZ, US, REMOTE)

Salary: $105000-$125000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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Job Summary:

The HR Consultant – M&A is a key member of the Compass Group HR New Business team, focused on supporting mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture activities across the organization. This role serves as the primary HR lead for people integration efforts, partnering closely with M&A, Strategic Projects, Sector HR, Benefits, and cross-functional project teams. This individual plays a critical role in ensuring strong collaboration, delivering seamless people integration, and supporting a positive employee experience throughout the transaction lifecycle.

This position requires the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-change environments and includes up to 50% travel to support onsite onboarding, stakeholder meetings, and go-live integration activities.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership & Leadership

Serve as the primary HR point of contact for sellers, M&A teams, project teams, and Sector HR.

Act as a trusted HR advisor during transactions, aligning stakeholders and driving execution under tight timelines.

Mobilize and unify cross-functional teams around urgent integration priorities.

Deal Close & HR Compliance

Plan and manage all HR compliance activities required for deal close, including I-9s, background checks, and onboarding requirements.

For asset deals, lead and support onsite Day 1 onboarding activities, often requiring travel.

Communications & Change Management

Partner with Payroll and Total Rewards subject matter experts to build and execute a comprehensive communications and change management strategy.

Develop and manage deliverables such as:

Associate FAQs

Employee communications and announcements (in collaboration with sellers and Sector HR)

Communication timelines and Q&A sessions

Confidently manage associate questions and lead difficult or sensitive conversations during periods of change.

Promote consistency and standardization across integrations by utilizing structured change management methodologies, communication frameworks, and repeatable tools/templates to drive clarity, alignment, and execution efficiency.

Current State Assessment & Future State Planning

Plan and conduct current state HR assessments, gathering data through interviews, documentation, and collaboration with sellers.

Review existing HR policies, programs, and offerings to identify gaps.

Develop and present future state recommendations, including:

HR handbook comparisons

PTO and benefits comparisons

Leverage AI-enabled tools and digital technologies to streamline comparative analyses, identify insights, and enhance the efficiency and scalability of assessment and recommendation processes.

Collaborate with internal partners to align on future state HR solutions.

HR Data Collection & System Integration

Use established tools and templates to collect and validate HR data, including:

Position requirements and organizational hierarchies

Employee master data

Partner with Total Rewards to determine:

Appropriate titles

Compensation alignment

Prior service credit and related decisions

Collaborate with PSS teams to provide accurate load files within agreed timelines.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies during and after system loads through collaboration with other stakeholders / subject matter experts

Perform post-load data quality validation to ensure accuracy

Go-Live & Post-Transition Support

Plan and execute people integration go-live activities, including employee communications and active issue resolution.

Support stock deal integrations through employee communications and real-time associate support.

Coordinate a structured handoff to Field HR, ensuring continuity for payroll and employee relations support post-transition.

At time of go-live, support with master date updates as needed (i.e. pay rates, location changes, etc.).

Following the transition, provide thoughtful participation in lessons learned conversations to ensure process refinement.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Approximately 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with experience supporting M&A, integrations, or complex organizational change initiatives.

Broad HR knowledge across onboarding, compliance, HRIS, payroll, total rewards, and employee relations.

Core Competencies & Attributes

Strongly collaborative, with the ability to influence across functions and levels, including in communication with executive level leadership

Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.

Comfortable and effective in leading difficult conversations with employees, leaders, and external stakeholders. Demonstrates unwavering confidence when responded to with resistance.

Proven ability to rally teams quickly around urgent priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Strong change leadership mindset with the ability to guide employees through transition and uncertainty.

Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.

Work Environment & Expectations

Fast-paced, project-driven role supporting frequent business change.

Up to 50% travel required to support onboarding, assessments, and integration milestones.

Flexibility to adjust priorities based on deal timelines and business needs.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click hereor copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

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