People M&A Director

People M&A Director Who we are is what we do. Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why should you be part of our success story? As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work. ABOUT THE ROLE The People M&A Director leads the end-to-end people strategy for mergers and acquisitions — from early diligence through deal close and post-close integration. This is a senior, high-ownership role responsible for ensuring continuity between deal execution and successful organizational integration. This position requires broad HR expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate independently in complex and ambiguous environments. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, making informed decisions while knowing when to escalate for validation. This is not a support or coordination role; it requires a strategic leader capable of owning outcomes and driving results. The role partners closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to deliver successful integrations that align with Deel’s business goals, culture, and operating model. The Director orchestrates resources across the People team and other functions to ensure M&A initiatives are executed efficiently, compliantly, and at speed. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Own and lead the HR Due Diligence process for M&A transactions, including defining required data requests, overseeing data gathering and analysis, identifying people-related risks that must be addressed pre- or post-closing, addressing equity and compensation-related considerations, delivering employment agreements to key employees, and partnering with Corporate Development’s Integration team to articulate and execute the People integration plan. - Lead People M&A efforts from pre-diligence through deal signing, close, and post-close integration, ensuring continuity and alignment across the full lifecycle of the transaction. - Deeply understand Deel’s people programs, policies, and operating model in order to design and execute s ... (truncated, view full listing at source)