Description & Requirements
WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
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Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll join our Talent Management team, reporting to the EVP, Talent Mergers & Acquisitions. You’ll work closely with internal partners including Centers of Excellence, TSG, Legal, Global Compensation, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support Bain’s global M&A activity and Branded Service Lines (BSLs).
WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
As Manager, Talent Mergers & Acquisitions, you will be an integral player supporting the HR operations behind Bain’s M&A activity. This includes managing our initial efforts related to fully integrated acquisitions and supporting the ongoing integration and talent management of Branded Service Lines (BSLs).
This role exists to ensure seamless HR integration of acquired talent into Bain’s systems, processes, and culture, while maintaining compliance, operational rigor, and a strong employee experience.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You will:
Support successful HR integration of global Integrated Business talent into Bain (BSL and fully integrated acquisitions) as part of post-merger integration processes, including talent and role assessment, career pathing, contracts, immigration, policy alignment, and other related areas
Provide HRBP support for newly integrated organizations during the integration process
Support an effective handoff, including knowledge transfer to a permanent HRBP
Partner with your supervisor to execute successful HR integration of BSLs approved for full integration into Bain & Company
Work with your supervisor to develop and manage the HR workplan
Own the process of creating employment contracts and offers, and developing FAQs
Own employee data tracking for all acquired employees
Oversee the creation, maintenance, and upkeep of the system of record, including tracking compensation plans and payouts
Partner with your supervisor to implement and track executive compensation plans
Support efforts to establish HR processes for global BSL talent as part of post-merger integration processes, including:
FLSA analysis
Contract design and development
Policy guidance and oversight (anti-harassment, background checks, etc.)
Liaise with internal teams (Centers of Excellence, TSG, Legal, etc.) regarding HR matters related to BSLs
Participate in cross-functional groups (including TSG and Global Compensation) to integrate acquired employee data into annual EEO reporting requirements
Contribute to the development of HR Talent due diligence and integration playbooks
Develop processes for and facilitate the ongoing bi-annual collection of KPI dashboard data across acquisitions
Lead and oversee supervisory responsibilities, including future management of a Senior Coordinator, Talent Mergers & Acquisitions
Support additional projects as required
ABOUT YOU
Experience
5–8 years of progressive HR experience
Experience working in HR within a global environment or context (required)
Experience working as a full-cycle HR Generalist or HR Business Partner (preferred)
Experience working with HR processes and systems
Experience working with HR and talent processes in post-merger integrations
Professional services experience (preferred)
Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to logically structure problems using a hypothesis-driven approach
High levels of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive data
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Expertise in benefits administration
Performance management
Immigration
Compensation
Deep understanding of Bain HR/Talent frameworks, including talent archetypes, career progression, job leveling, and performance management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in HR, management, or another related field
Hybrid: This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 2 days per week.