The Okta and Auth0 Platforms enable secure access, authentication, and automation — putting identity at the heart of business security and growth. Backed by Greylock, Khosla and Sequoia.
About the role
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Director, M&A People Strategy & Integration to lead the human capital lifecycle for our deal pipeline. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will design and execute due diligence and post-merger integration strategies centered on talent, organizational design, compensation, and cultural alignment. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Change & Communications: Partner with Internal Comms and Legal to design Day 1 announcement communications, offer letter rollouts, onboarding experiences, and executive town halls
- Retention Strategy: Track, monitor, and support key talent post-close, driving initiatives that preserve company culture and minimize unwanted attrition
- Experience: 7–10+ years in M&A HR and Talent strategy, People Integration, or M&A Human Capital consulting (Big 4 / strategic advisory), with end-to-end deal lifecycle management
- Cross-Functional Expertise: Proven ability to drive joint workstreams with Legal, Finance/Payroll, IT, and HR functional leads without direct line management authority
- Technical HR Acumen: Strong fluency in global/domestic employment law fundamentals, compensation/benefits harmonization, equity compensation, and HRIS systems migrations
- Data-Driven Analysis: Solid skills in workforce data modeling, salary/benefit side-by-side mapping, and workforce financial synthesis
More about this role
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Director, M&A People Strategy & Integration to lead the human capital lifecycle for our deal pipeline. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will design and execute due diligence and post-merger integration strategies centered on talent, organizational design, compensation, and cultural alignment.
You will serve as the primary human resources quarterback during transactions, partnering closely with internal People team functional leads (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations) and collaborating with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless operational continuity, compliance, and...
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