HR Mergers & Acquisitions - Integrations Leader

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The HR Project & Change Management Specialist is a key individual contributor responsible for supporting strategic HR initiatives across acquisition integrations, project management, HRIS implementations, and change management. This role works closely with HR leadership, cross‑functional teams, and acquired organizations to ensure smooth transitions, system alignment, and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• HR Project Management

  • Coordinate and support HR projects across various domains including compensation, benefits, HR systems, talent, and organizational effectiveness

  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation

  • Track progress, identify risks, and escalate issues to ensure timely delivery

  • Facilitate meetings, prepare materials, and follow up on action items

  • Support data migration, testing, and user training efforts

  • Maintain project records

• HR Acquisition Integrations

  • Support HR due diligence activities

  • Support HR integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures

  • Coordinate with acquired companies to align policies, systems, and processes

  • Assist with onboarding, data collection, and harmonization of HR practices

  • Maintain integration checklists and track deliverables

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as a point of contact for acquired companies during HR integration efforts

  • Develop and deliver clear, consistent communications to internal and external stakeholders

  • Create materials such as FAQs, guides, and presentations to support change initiatives

  • Gather feedback and adjust communication strategies as needed

• Change Management

  • Support the development and execution of change management plans for HR initiatives

  • Assist in stakeholder analysis, readiness assessments, and adoption tracking

  • Contribute to training and engagement strategies to drive successful change

  • Promote a culture of transparency and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in HR, project coordination, HRIS, or change management

• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and project management tools

• Experience with M&A or organizational change initiatives is required

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills

• Willingness to travel (approximately 50%)

• Detail‑oriented with proactive mindset

• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities

• Collaborative and able to build relationships across functions and with external partners

• Passionate about improving processes and employee experience

• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite and strong computer literacy

• Collaborate Across Workgroup

• Initiate Positive Change

• Deliver High Quality Results

• Focus on the Customer

• Develops Self & Others

• Accountability

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.

• Punctuality and dependability.

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.

• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.

• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.

• Adherence to Watts' seven cultural beliefs:
  Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

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