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Databricks

Builds cloud software for data analysis and AI

Director – People M&A

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive human resources or People Operations experience, including 8+ years directly leading end-to-end global M&A deals in high-growth technology environments.
  • A proven track record managing M&A programs across due diligence, deal structuring, Day 1 readiness, and post-merger integration.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence founders, C-suite stakeholders, Corporate Development leaders, and business executives.
  • Deep technical understanding of global People workflows, international employment law, compensation architecture, and system integrations.
  • Ability to operate strategically while maintaining rigor over deal execution and complex operational mechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary People executive on M&A deals and drive holistic due diligence, organizational design alignment, retention strategies, deal risk mitigation, and global employment law strategy.
  • Design and execute integration strategies across Culture, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Systems, balancing timeline targets with employee experience.
  • Architect and mature the enterprise People M&A Playbook, establishing standardized governance, automation roadmaps, and data-integrity frameworks with People Tech.
  • Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and business unit leaders to present People diligence findings, synergy plans, and integration roadmaps.
  • Lead cross-functional People workstreams, including Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Total Rewards, Global Mobility, and People Partners, to ensure alignment, resource allocation, and program execution across deal phases.
  • Lead the strategic vision, hands-on execution, and continuous evolution of the global People M&A function.
  • Bridge Corporate Development, People Leadership, and functional business teams to coordinate deal lifecycles from due diligence through Day 1 execution and multi-year post-merger integration.
  • Build scalable operational frameworks, manage senior executive stakeholders, and support acquired employees' transition into the company.

About the Company

Databricks

Builds cloud software for data analysis and AI

Databricks builds cloud software that businesses use to organize data, analyze it, and develop AI applications. Its lakehouse architecture brings the flexible storage of a data lake together with the querying and management tools of a data warehouse. Data engineers prepare and update datasets, analysts build reports, and developers train models or create applications in a shared workspace with controls over who can use the data. The platform runs on Amazon, Microsoft, and Google clouds, and customers pay for computing usage or commit to longer contracts for discounted rates. Databricks was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$32.1B
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2013

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