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Cadence Design Systems

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronics & system design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software.

Group Director, HR M&A

Human ResourcesHuman ResourcesFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

17 days ago

Salary

$210K - $390K / year

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Group Director, HR M&A

Cadence Design Systems

Role Description As Group Director, HR M&A, you will have the opportunity to shape the people strategy behind some of the company’s most important strategic transactions. In this highly visible role, you will lead global HR M&A strategy and execution across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transformational initiatives, partnering closely with executive stakeholders and deal teams from strategy through integration. You will drive end-to-end HR M&A activity, including: - Due diligence - Organization design - Talent assessment - Retention strategy - Employee transitions - Communications - Onboarding This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, hands-on leader to build and scale HR M&A capabilities, influence critical business decisions, and help deliver successful outcomes in a dynamic, global environment. What You’ll Do: - 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. - Drive the HR approach to organization design, talent selection, leadership assessment, retention, employee transition, and onboarding to support business continuity and long-term value creation. - Provide thought leadership on HR M&A priorities, guide stakeholder communications and decision-making forums, and capture lessons learned to continuously strengthen the organization’s transaction capability. To thrive in this role, you will bring deep HR M&A expertise, strong leadership instincts, and the ability to operate with confidence in complex, fast-moving environments. You are equally comfortable setting direction and rolling up your sleeves to solve problems, build alignment, and move work forward. You bring sound judgment, executive presence, and a collaborative style that enables you to influence senior leaders, build trusted partnerships across functions and regions, and deliver results through change. Qualifications - 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. - Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize large volumes of complex information into clear recommendations and decisive action. - Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to understand enterprise strategy, value creation objectives, and industry dynamics in the computational software and semiconductor sectors. - Extensive experience working across global organizations, including virtual and international environments, with strong cultural awareness and judgment. - Excellent communication skills and executive presence, including the ability to influence and present effectively to senior leadership and other key stakeholders. Benefits - Paid vacation and paid holidays - 401(k) plan with employer match - Employee stock purchase plan - A variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options - Incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits

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