Human Resources Mergers & Acquistions Associate

$60 - $70 hourly
Job Category: Human Resources
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
Job ID: 146666
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Are you ready to bring your HR expertise to a fast-growing company making bold moves in the northwest suburbs of Chicago? We’re looking for a dynamic Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions Associate to join our client’s team and play a key role in driving seamless integration and transformation across their organization.

As Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, you’ll be at the forefront of their integration initiatives, blending your HR acumen with data-driven insights to elevate M&A processes. From mapping workflows to managing timelines, this role is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on every aspect of our client’s HR integrations.

Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Responsibilities:

  • Create clear and actionable process maps using Microsoft Visio, ensuring workflows and organizational structures are documented before and after integration
  • Perform thorough gap analyses, identifying and addressing operational, structural and cultural differences to support successful M&A outcomes
  • Drive integration plans using Microsoft Project, aligning timelines, deliverables and resources with strategic objectives
  • Play an active role in HR due diligence, assessing strengths and improvement areas within acquired teams
  • Collaborate with HR leaders to implement change management strategies that support a smooth transition for employees
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure HR integration aligns with overall M&A goals
  • Track and report on integration progress, surfacing insights that help navigate potential challenges

Human Resources Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field
  • 3+ years in HR with a focus on M&A, process improvement or organizational integration
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for process mapping and Microsoft Project for integration management
  • Strong analytical skills for gap analysis, and excellent communication skills for collaboration and alignment with diverse teams


If you’re driven, detail-oriented and ready to make an impact in a hybrid role, apply today and help shape the future of our client’s M&A strategy!

Thank you,

Lindi Presta
Project Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.