Role of HR in Mergers and Acquisitions

10 Key HR Responsibilities in M&A

1. Develop Workforce Integration Project Plan
2. Conduct HR Due Diligence Review
3. Compare Benefits and Analyze Differences
4. Compare Compensation Analyze Differences
5. Develop Compensation and Benefits Strategy for Workforce Integration
6. Determine Leadership Assignments
7. Addressed Duplicate Functions
8. Prepare Employee Communication Strategy
9. Define Transition Data Requirements
10. Develop Employee Retention Strategy

1. Develop Workforce Integration Project Plan

1. Assign accountabilities to individuals.
2. Assign deadline dates.
3. Obtain disclosure approvals, if necessary.

2. Conduct HR due diligence review.

1. Complete due diligence checklist; collect and review data.
2. Evaluate potential liabilities.
3. Communicate concerns to those negotiating the deal.
4. Determine adjustments or actions necessary.

3. Compare benefits and analyze differences.

1. Complete benefits comparison of Acquirer and Acquiree.
2. Compare and assess differences or concerns.
3. Summarize differences.

4. Compare compensation and analyze differences.

1. Complete compensation comparison of Acquirer and Acquiree.
2. Compare and assess differences or concerns.
3. Summarize differences ...