Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Director, M&A People Strategy & Integration to lead the human capital lifecycle for our deal pipeline. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will design and execute due diligence and post-merger integration strategies centered on talent, organizational design, compensation, and cultural alignment. You will serve as the primary human resources quarterback during transactions, partnering closely with internal People team functional leads (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations) and collaborating with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless operational continuity, compliance, and employee experience from announcement through post-close integration. Key Responsibilities People Due Diligence & Risk Assessment Diligence Execution: Lead HR and talent due diligence across target organizations, analyzing organizational structures, total rewards programs, workforce demographics, employment contracts, and labor compliance risks. Talent & Cultural Assessment: Evaluate key talent retention risks, leadership team capabilities, organizational design, critical skills gaps, and cultural alignment to inform valuation, deal terms, and integration strategies. Cost & Synergy Modeling: Partner with Finance to analyze workforce cost structures, including compensation, benefits, harmonization costs, retention packages, severance exposure, and synergy targets. Cross-Fu
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ROLE: STRATEGY DIRECTOR TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID - 2 DAYS ONSITE) COMPANY OVERVIEW: The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking. Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global ‘In-House Agency of The Year’, further solidifying our position a
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REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience 7–10 years of experience in brand strategy, creative strategy, social strategy, or integrated marketing roles, preferably within a Fortune 500 CPG company or top-tier creative/in-house agency; are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $140,000–$165,000
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SALT XC
Salt is a North American marketing agency that created connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation.
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