Total Rewards Partner, M&A

Job Requisition ID #26WD97178

Position Overview:

Autodesk is strengthening its M&A Total Rewards capability to support disciplined growth, speed to integrate, and a positive employee experience through change. The M&A Total Rewards Partner plays a critical role in supporting Total Rewards activities across the deal lifecycle, from diligence through close and post integration by helping evaluate, advise on, and execute compensation and rewards decisions.

This role partners closely with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, People Business Partners (PBPs), and People & Places leadership to assess workforce impacts, identify people related risks, and support informed, market aligned rewards decisions. You translate fast-moving and ambiguous deal inputs into clear, pragmatic recommendations that balance internal equity, external market competitiveness, cost, and employee experience.

This position will report to our Sr Director, Total Rewards, and it is 100% remote, based in the U.S. or Canada.

Responsibilities:

Deal Lifecycle SupportLead end-to-end Total Rewards activities across M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal modeling, close execution, and post close integrationEvaluate target company compensation structures, incentive plans, equity programs, and benefits positioning to identify risks, gaps, and integration considerationsPartner with Finance and Corporate Development to support cost modeling, synergy assumptions, and people related deal risksTotal Rewards & Market AnalysisConduct job and level mapping using Autodesk job architecture and market dataAnalyze internal and external market positioning to inform pay alignment, equity conversion, and retention recommendationsAssess target company benefits, identify gaps vs. company programs, and execute compliant, cost-effective transition and harmonization plansSupport the design of transition, retention, and harmonization approaches consistent with Autodesk Total Rewards principles Advisory & Stakeholder PartnershipPartner with PBPs, Legal, and business leaders to surface implications, tradeoffs, and recommended paths forwardPrepare clear, decision ready materials for leadership that summarize options, risks, and financial impact for leadership reviewApply established governance and approval frameworks consistently across transactionsExecution & IntegrationLead execution of approved Total Rewards actions in Workday and downstream systemsCoordinate closely with HR Operations, Payroll, and related teams to ensure accurate and timely implementationContribute to continuous improvement of M&A Total Rewards playbooks, tools, and templates based on deal learningsBroader Compensation SupportDuring periods of low M&A activity, this role is expected to flex across other Compensation functions, including:

Support Executive Compensation activities, including equity modeling and forecasting, peer group proxy data analysis, and preparation of Compensation Committee materialsContribute to broad-based compensation activities, including benchmarking and retention analysis, and support annual compensation planning cycles

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of direct experience supporting M&A, integration, or large-scale workforce changesExperience in Total Rewards, Compensation, and/or M&A related HR workStrong analytical capability, including compensation modeling and market data interpretationWorking knowledge of job architecture, leveling, and market pricing principlesDemonstrated ability to operate with discretion and handle highly confidential informationComfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and tight timelinesStrong cross-functional communication / presentation skills with business leaders

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in employee benefits, with demonstrated experience in M&A integration, gap analysis, and program harmonizationExperience partnering with Corporate Development, Finance, or Legal teamsExposure to global compensation practices or multi-country integrationsLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

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