Human Resources M&A Integration Lead (Centennial, CO)

Human Resources M&A Integration Lead 

Centennial, CO | Hybrid (3 Days In Office) 

Join Orica's Human Resources team and play a critical role in the successful integration of acquired businesses. This is a highly visible position responsible for leading the People workstream across mergers and acquisitions, guiding complex workforce recommendations, identifying risks, and driving integration outcomes that support both business objectives and employee experience.

This role is designed for an experienced HR leader who has previously led integration activities from the acquiring organization's perspective. You will work closely with senior leaders, HR Centers of Excellence, , and business stakeholders to ensure successful integration planning and execution.

The Opportunity 

As the Human Resources M&A Integration Lead, you will be accountable for leading the People workstream throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from workforce due diligence through post-close integration.

You will develop the people workstream integration plan, evaluate workforce structures, compare employee programs, identify integration risks, develop recommendations, manage stakeholders
and ensure acquired employees experience a smooth transition into Orica.

What you will own 

M&A People Integration Leadership
•    Lead the People workstream for multiple acquisitions and business integrations from due diligence through post-close execution.
•    Develop and manage end-to-end People integration plans, governance structures, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
•    Serve as the primary HR lead across integration teams and work closely with business stakeholders.

Workforce Analysis and Integration Decisions
•    Lead workforce due diligence activities, including collection, validation, interpretation, and analysis of employee data.
•    Compare organizational structures, reporting relationships, roles, and workforce models to identify integration opportunities and risks.
•    Analyze employee compensation, incentives, benefits, leave programs, and employment terms to support integration planning and recommendations.
•    Evaluate integration options and provide risk-based recommendations.
•    Develop decision papers, presentations, and briefing materials that enable timely and informed business decisions.
•    Lead job mapping, organization design, grading, and workforce transition activities.

Risk Management and Governance
•    Identify workforce, employee relations, retention, reward, operational, compliance, and implementation risks.
•    Assess impacts, mitigation strategies, and downstream implications of integration decisions.
•    Escalate critical risks and unresolved issues through appropriate governance forums.
•    Ensure People integration activities align with legal, regulatory, and company requirements.

Employee Experience and Change Leadership
•    Develop employee communication strategies, FAQs, leader toolkits, and transition resources.
•    Guide leaders through organizational change and integration activities.
•    Act as a trusted advisor for acquired employees and managers during periods of transition.
•    Ensure integration activities reflect Orica's culture, values, and people principles.
•    Drive a positive, professional, and well-organized employee experience throughout the integration journey.

What success looks like 

•    People integration workstream plans are successfully delivered on time and in alignment with business objectives.
•    Senior leaders receive clear, data-driven recommendations that support effective decision-making.
•    Workforce, reward, and organizational risks are identified early and proactively managed.
•    Employee transitions are executed smoothly and professionally.
•    Multiple people integration workstreams progress simultaneously without losing control of priorities, governance, or stakeholder expectations.
•    Integration decisions are supported by robust analysis, clear options, and practical recommendations.

What you will bring

Core requirements 

•    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
•    A background in HR Business Partnering, with demonstrated experience leading HR or People workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, business integrations, or similar large-scale organizational transitions.
•    Experience working from the acquiring organization's perspective during business integrations.
•    Experience evaluating complex workforce, compensation, benefits, and organizational integration scenarios.
•    Proven ability to identify risks, assess options, and develop recommendations for leadership.
•    Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with complex workforce and organizational data.
•    Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations.
•    Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

•    Experience leading multiple integration workstreams or acquisitions concurrently.
•    Experience in workforce due diligence activities.
•    Experience with job architecture, grading, remuneration, and benefits harmonization.
•    Experience in global or matrixed organizations.
•    Experience with SuccessFactors or comparable HRIS platforms.
•    Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, mining, engineering, or similarly complex operational environments.

Why Orica 

At Orica, the power of our people leads change and shapes our future. With more than 13,000 employees globally, we help mobilize vital resources through mining and civil blasting, mining chemicals, geotechnical monitoring, digital solutions, and services.

You will join a collaborative global organization where your work directly impacts some of the company's most strategic business initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to influence executive decisions, lead complex transformation efforts, and shape the employee experience during critical periods of growth and change.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation Range 

•    $103,125.00 - $144,375.00 USD per year
•    Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits  

•    Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
•    Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Health Savings Account
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    Company provided Employee Assistance Program
•    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
•    Voluntary Identity Theft Protection 
•    Voluntary Legal Plan
•    401(k) + Company Match
•    Company provided Maternity Leave
•    Company provided Bonding Leave
•    Accrued Paid Time Off 
•    Paid Sick & Safe Time
•    Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

How and When to Apply

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

We reserve the right to close this posting early or extend the application period based on business needs.

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace. 

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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