Hybrid

OpenAI is hiring a Head of People M&A Integration & Global Expansion

About the Role

The role is responsible for leading the human resources aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including cultural integration, organizational design, and talent strategy, while also enabling the company’s expansion into new global markets through scalable people practices.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee human resources integration during acquisition and merger processes
  • Develop strategies for aligning talent, culture, and organizational structure post-transaction
  • Guide leadership teams through people-related challenges in new market entries
  • Design and implement global expansion workforce planning frameworks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure smooth transitions during organizational changes
  • Assess cultural compatibility and integration risks in M&A scenarios
  • Lead change management initiatives tied to people operations in expanding regions
  • Establish scalable HR infrastructure to support international growth
  • Manage executive onboarding for newly acquired entities
  • Evaluate talent retention strategies in transitioning organizations
  • Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on international labor regulations
  • Drive employee engagement efforts across diverse geographic locations
  • Oversee integration of HR systems and processes post-acquisition
  • Provide strategic counsel on organizational design for new business units
  • Monitor workforce analytics to inform integration decisions
  • Foster inclusive practices across global teams
  • Ensure consistent people policies while respecting regional differences
  • Lead due diligence efforts related to human capital in potential acquisitions
  • Support leadership alignment across merged or expanding entities
  • Build frameworks for measuring integration success
  • Advise on compensation and benefits harmonization across regions
  • Develop talent mobility programs to support global deployment
  • Manage crisis response planning related to people operations
  • Strengthen internal communication strategies during transitions
  • Promote leadership development in emerging markets

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

People team

About the Role

This position plays a central role in ensuring successful people integration during mergers and acquisitions, while also enabling sustainable global workforce growth. The individual will work closely with executive teams to align culture, structure, and talent strategy across evolving business landscapes.

What We Value

We prioritize leaders who combine strategic vision with practical execution, especially in high-stakes transitions. Cultural insight, empathy, and the ability to navigate complexity are essential traits for success in this role.

Available

Required Skills
Organizational DesignChange ManagementTalent AcquisitionLeadershipCross-functional CollaborationCommunicationProject ManagementComplianceHRIS
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Posted 10 months ago

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