Senior Human Resources Business Expansion Manager

We are hiring amazing humans, and we hope that includes you!
Are you looking for more than just a job? At Chewy, you’ll find yourself on a career path with other incredible humans, like yourself. You’ll be part of a culture that values everything that you do, who you are, and the goals you have set for your career. We want to give you the opportunity to grow, earn competitive pay, and be happy while you do it. Sounds simple, but we love it!

Your Opportunity:
Chewy is looking for a Senior HR Business Expansion Manager to join our HR Business Expansion and Compliance Office. In this role, you will partner with business teams and HR Business Partners across the enterprise to enable change within the business in a compliant and accelerated timeframe. By joining our HR Business Expansion Office, you will have an immediate impact on the business by participating in key business line expansion initiatives and driving human resources projects related to our exciting growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving sophisticated problems, thrive in a matrixed environment, be able to communicate effectively with internal and external partners, and demonstrate proven results in delivering large-scale programs.

• In conjunction with the Director of Organizational Enablement & Compliance, create and implement HR strategies and plans to support the successful integration of acquired companies, including onboarding, retention, and employee engagement
• Build and maintain enterprise standard methodologies for HR frameworks, playbooks and processes that will be used by cross-functional HR teams from conceptualization and identification, strategy development, integration planning, and delivery of business expansions, mergers and acquisitions
• Serve as HR lead for new ventures and partner with cross-functional teams in the business and leading cross-discipline teams within HR including our HR Centers of Excellence and HR Subject Matter Experts to coordinate implementation and integration activity
• Conduct due diligence to identify potential risks and opportunities related to HR, including employee benefits, compensation, culture, and talent retention
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations, including benefits, compensation, and tax implications
• Work with business leaders and HR Business Partners to identify and mitigate potential cultural differences and conflicts, and propose strategies to align company cultures
• Co-Lead HR communication and change management initiatives related to M&A, including creating messaging and delivering presentations to all levels of the organization
• Oversee the integration of HR processes and systems, including HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration, and ensure a smooth transition for employees
• Conduct post-merger integration assessments to evaluate the success of HR initiatives and identify areas for improvement
• Build and maintain relations with key partners, including HR teams, business leaders, and external consultants
• Perform other duties and project work, as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of program leadership and program management experience (e-commerce or retail preferred)
• 2+ years of experience leading large scale global HR programs or HR workstreams for merger/acquisitions
• Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills, especially focused on conveying complex information in an approachable manner to audiences of varying size and HR proficiency levels
• Ability to think and perform strategically and tactically in a high-energy, agile, and fast-paced environment
• Exceptional customer service focus (internal and external), and professional interaction at all levels, from front-line to executive level
• Proven proposal writing experience 
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, flexible outlook, and strong ethical values
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive and personal information 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Compliance Certifications and/or Program Management Certifications preferred
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule based on project needs, which may include days, nights, weekends and/or holidays
• Position may require periodic domestic and/or international travel

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