Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
- HR Health Check
- People Operations Mapping
- HCM Systems Review
- HR/People Analytics
We specialize in human capital transitions during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Our expert solutions minimize disruption, ensuring compliance, workforce continuity, and operational efficiency.
M&A Support
Mergers and acquisitions create complex workforce challenges that can impact deal success, operational efficiency, and compliance. At enhanceHCM, we specialize in M&A workforce execution, ensuring seamless HR & payroll integration, compliance alignment, and workforce optimization before, during, and after a transaction. We work with buyers, sellers, and transitioning entities to mitigate risk, maintain workforce continuity, and optimize human capital strategies throughout the deal lifecycle.
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Before a transaction, we assess workforce-related risks, operational gaps, and compliance concerns to ensure smooth post-close execution.
- HR & Payroll Compliance Assessments – Review existing HR practices, compliance & integration risks, and payroll operations.
- Workforce Cost & Liabilities Analysis – Evaluate compensation structures, benefits obligations, and labor cost projections.
- HR Technology & Vendor Review – Assess current HCM systems for scalability, integration, and efficiency.
Ongoing M&A Workforce Optimization
Driving Long-Term Efficiency & Workforce Value
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Beyond the transaction, we support ongoing HR & payroll optimization, compliance assurance, and strategic workforce planning to maximize investment value.
- Payroll & HRIS Technology Optimization – Implement best-in-class systems for efficiency and accuracy.
- HR & Payroll Process Improvement – Reduce administrative burden and enhance workforce performance.
- Workforce Retention & Talent Strategy – Develop programs to attract, retain, and engage top talent.
Post-Close HR & Payroll Integration
Seamlessly Transitioning People, Policies & Systems
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Following a transaction, we ensure HR & payroll operations are fully aligned, compliant, and optimized for the new entity.
- Payroll & Benefits Transition Management – Harmonize payroll systems, benefits, and compensation structures.
- HR Process Standardization – Unify policies, procedures, and compliance requirements across entities.
- Change Management & Employee Communications – Support workforce engagement and leadership transition.
Divestitures & Carve-Outs
Standing Up HR & Payroll for Newly Independent Businesses
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For companies transitioning out of a parent organization, EnhanceHCM establishes fully operational HR & payroll functions to ensure business continuity.
- Stand up HR & Payroll Operations – Set up new HR systems, benefits, and compliant payroll.
- Employer Tax Registration & Compliance – Handle multi-state and global tax setup for smooth payroll execution.
- HR & Payroll Vendor Selection – Identify and implement best-fit HCM solutions for long-term success.
M&A Team Leadership
Monique Black
Monique Black is Vice President, Private Equity Services & Special Situations at enhanceHCM. Through her exceptional relationship management skills and tangible experience managing complex M&A transactions, Monique’s dedicated oversight ensures proactive risk management, strategic guidance, operational readiness, and integration support throughout every step of the M&A Process.
Delivering interim and project-based HR operations across the full M&A lifecycle, from diligence to exit.
2025
How We Deliver Value
Our M&A Services team delivers strategic value across five key areas:
Prepare HR Operations for Day One
Successful M&A begins with a solid HR foundation.
enhanceHCM helps:
- Conduct HR due diligence to uncover risks, gaps, and value levers.
- Build pre-close playbooks aligned to the deal strategy.
- Establish vendor partnerships and prepare for post-close execution.
Strategic Benefit: Ensure operational readiness so HR is an accelerant—not a roadblock—on Day One.
Integrate People and Processes Post-Close
M&A success depends on how well people and programs come together.
enhanceHCM helps:
- Harmonize policies, payroll, benefits, and onboarding processes.
- Create change communications that build trust and transparency.
- Maintain compliance while engaging and retaining acquired talent.
Strategic Benefit: Drive faster integration and reduce friction—so acquired teams feel aligned, supported, and productive.
Optimize HR Processes Across the Enterprise
Acquisitions often expose inefficiencies across legacy processes.
enhanceHCM helps:
- Standardize HR programs and document end-to-end workflows.
- Oversee data migration and HCM system configuration.
- Reduce manual tasks and improve reporting accuracy.
Strategic Benefit: Modernize HR operations to scale more efficiently and reduce administrative costs.
Lead Critical Projects with Advisory & Interim Support
M&A demands focused leadership that internal teams often can’t spare.
enhanceHCM helps:
- Provide interim HR leaders, project managers, and staff support across HR, benefits, and payroll.
- Manage payroll transitions and complex compliance tasks.
- Develop HR strategies aligned with investment goals.
Strategic Benefit: Gain senior-level execution without the overhead—ensuring nothing gets dropped during high-stakes transitions.
Mitigate Risk Throughout the Investment Lifecycle
People-related issues are a top cause of deal failure and post-close underperformance.
enhanceHCM helps:
- Identify risks tied to compliance, culture, and workforce structure.
- Support audits, regulatory reviews, and talent retention strategies.
- Advise sponsors on HR impacts during hold and exit planning.
Strategic Benefit: Protect deal value with proactive risk management from diligence through exit.
Case Studies: M&A Success
Delivering interim and project-based HR operations across the full M&A lifecycle, from diligence to exit.
Post-Acquisition Optimization
- HCM System Implementation
- Org Design & Way-of-Working
- Payroll & Ops Continuity
Divestiture
- HCM System Separation
- Payroll & Benefits Continuity
Exit
- Employee Communications
- Separation & Offboarding
- People Leadership Transitions
Liquidity or Distress
- Executive & Finance Alignment
- Headcount Plan & Org Realignment
- Change / Crisis Management
