Director HR - Mergers & Acquisitions Americas

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Inorganic growth plays a major role in the Bosch strategy for the next decade. In this HR expert role, you will lead HR Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) projects for the Bosch Group globally, with a focus on in the America’s. You will work in close partnership with senior leadership, divisional and Corporate HR and be part of our global HR M&A team. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead HR M&A activities in Americas together with an HR representative from the acquiring division and connect Bosch Corporate headquarters (C), the HR country center of excellence organization (COE) and the acquiring division to drive the M&A process in different projects
• Design, install, enable and optimize global standards, policies, and processes with an emphasis on HR support for the M&A and Divestment lifecycle
• Provide expertise to develop HR strategies and programs to drive post-merger integration (PMI) efforts, including but not limited to performance management, compensation and benefits, talent management, culture integration, communication and organizational design
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to identify and assess HR M&A and PMI-related needs, and provide solutions to support the local and global integration of newly acquired companies, mainly focusing on the Americas
• Ensure quality and risk management in the HR M&A and PMI process
• Act as a subject matter expert for M&A and PMI-related HR issues towards the global projects lead, global and local board of management and business stakeholders, and provide guidance and support to HR and other teams across the organization
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in PMI and HR, and ensure that our programs and processes are aligned with industry standards
• Special projects and/or support of other global M&A and Divestment projects, as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in HR or related field
• 10+ years of human resources experience in a variety of functions including knowledge of innovative HR tools and resources or 5+ years in leading M&A activities
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet project plan deadlines and adjust to changing business demands
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility paired with a clear focus on value contribution and results orientation
• Strong business acumen and customer orientation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience leading HR M&A and PMI projects
• Demonstrated experience in project management leadership and change management fundamentals
• Subject matter expertise knowledge of a variety of US HR functions including compensation, benefits, M&A/Divestment, PMI, HR compliance and labor / employment law
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and build relationships across a variety of teams, levels and varying cultures
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise judgment to identify and quantify project risks and opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to stay current on new and diverse HR M&A tools, trends, and resources

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. 

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plans with an employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses.

Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: www.myboschbenefits.com. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

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By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:​

• Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2024​
• Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, 2024​
• America’s Best Large Employers, 2024​
• America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2024​
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