HR Benefits Integration Lead - M&A Center of Excellence

HR Benefits Integration Lead - M&A Center Of Excellence

The M&A Benefits Integration Lead supports Boston Scientific's HR Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Center Of Excellence, with a primary focus on benefits integration throughout M&A transactions. In addition to benefits-related responsibilities, the role contributes across the broader M&A lifecycle, including areas such as Global Mobility, Change Management, and cross-functional integration planning.

This hands-on role requires adaptability, collaboration, and a broad organizational perspective. The ideal candidate is eager to expand beyond traditional benefits work, committed to their professional growth, and motivated to contribute to global HR strategy during periods of organizational change.

Work mode: At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Visa sponsorship: Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct detailed benefits due diligence for target organizations, assessing risks, costs, and alignment with Boston Scientific's benefit programs
• Partner with Legal, Business Development, and Divisional HR teams to review benefits liabilities and contractual obligations
• Identify gaps or conflicts in benefit structures and propose transition strategies or harmonization plans
• Design and execute benefits integration strategies across all benefits domains: health and welfare, retirement, executive programs, and non-U.S. benefits
• Collaborate with HRIS, payroll, and external vendor partners to ensure seamless benefit transitions during acquisitions
• Coordinate with Total Rewards and regional benefits teams to implement integration decisions effectively
• Support broader integration efforts, including global mobility transitions, policy alignment, and HR systems configuration
• Act as the benefits subject matter expert (SME) within the HR M&A COE, advising HR partners, legal teams, and deal leaders
• Prepare and present benefit summaries, analysis, and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Ensure clear and timely communication of benefit changes to employees and HR teams throughout the M&A lifecycle
• Ensure all benefit integration activities comply with local, state, federal, and international regulations
• Support documentation and audit processes related to compliance during and after M&A transactions

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in employee benefits administration, Total Rewards, or a related HR function
• Knowledge of employee benefit programs and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., ERISA, ACA)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, project-based environment
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams, functions, and time zones

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting or contributing to M&A transactions
• Familiarity with international benefits programs and/or global mobility practices
• Experience working within a Center of Excellence or HR shared services model
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, collaborative, and fast-paced team environment

Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.