Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
Your Role
As part of Kyndryl’s HR Business Development (HRBD) team, as Associate Director, HR Mergers & Acquisitions you will serve as a strategic HR advisor across complex global business transactions—including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and commercial service outsourcing. Operating at the intersection of business strategy and human capital, you will partner closely with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and Commercial leaders to define deal structures, assess risk, and shape people strategies that enable successful transactions around the world.
In this pivotal role, you will lead end-to-end HR workstreams across the entire deal lifecycle, translating commercial and client requirements into executable HR integration models. You will be instrumental in safeguarding employee experience, navigating local regulatory complexities, and designing organizational solutions that drive value and business performance.
What You Will Do
Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, and Finance to shape overall deal strategy, providing vital HR input into business cases, risk assessments, and deal valuation.
Lead and orchestrate HR workstreams across all disciplines—including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, Employee & Labour Relations, HR Services, and Workday—from LOI through integration.
Conduct comprehensive due diligence to identify quantifiable people impacts, employee transfer mechanisms (such as Acquired Rights / ARD / TUPE), and benefit plan compliance obligations.
Translate complex commercial and client requirements into executable HR integration approaches aligned with Kyndryl’s global operating model.
Drive operational readiness for Day 1 and transition events, including co-determination, works council consultations, onboarding, and regulatory compliance.
Facilitate leadership alignment and organizational change management initiatives to accelerate cultural integration, engagement, and operational productivity.
Identify and mitigate people-related operational and financial risks, delivering creative solutions to bridge transactional and long-term integration gaps.
Champion continuous improvement by evolving Kyndryl’s transactional operating model and contributing to the development of our global HR M&A playbook.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Becoming an HR Business Development Specialist at Kyndryl is an excellent gateway to many different paths. You’ll be creating a well-rounded skillset while gaining professional certifications and qualifications. You can evolve horizontally into other technical or non-technical areas, or move vertically into senior leadership or specialized domain roles. There are many different types and flavors of roles at Kyndryl, so everyone can find the opportunity that suits them best.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Skills and Experience
Proven track record as a subject matter expert in HR M&A / Business Development, leading due diligence, deal valuation inputs, contracting, and integration planning.
Deep knowledge of global HR operating models, international employment regulations, and cross-border…