Mergers, Acquisitions, & Transformation Consultant

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay Position Overview: Provides consultative project, program management, and change execution support for mergers, acquisitions, integrations, restructuring efforts, and other business initiatives. Partners to plan, coordinate, and execute workstreams that support business continuity, workforce transition, and strong employee experience. Manages bodies of work with independence, applying judgment to solve problems, and translating direction into actionable plans, milestones, and deliverables. Supports scalable mergers and acquisitions frameworks, playbooks, governance mechanisms, and reporting that strengthen readiness for both large-scale transactions and smaller acquisitions. Helps maintain repeatable human resources (HR) integration capabilities, supports disciplined day 1 and post-close execution, and contributes to business and people outcomes across a matrixed environment. Job Description: EDUCATION: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree of diploma Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organization Development, or related field TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 5 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Experience in human resources, program management, mergers and acquisitions, integration, restructuring, transformation, organization change, or related business initiatives. Experience supporting or managing cross-functional programs, transaction workstreams, or integration initiatives in a large, matrixed organization. Demonstrated ability to apply structured frameworks, governance routines, standards, and implementation tools to support consistent HR M&A execution. Experience preparing leadership-ready materials, governance structures, portfolio reporting, project plans, dashboards, and implementation tools. Working knowledge of HR due diligence, Day 1 readiness, post-close integration, and related transaction lifecycle activities. Knowledge of HR workstreams impacted by transactions or restructuring, including organization design, talent, compensation, benefits, employee relations, communications, HRIS, payroll, policy, and process alignment. Ability to analyze workforce, operational, and project information to identify risks, dependencies, options, and practical recommendations. Consultative skills to partner with HR centers of expertise, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to clarify needs, align solutions, and support consistent execution. Ability to apply lessons learned and continuous improvement practices to strengthen repeatable tools, templates, and playbooks over time. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $119,995.20 to $179,982.40 / annual salary. Sacramento Pay Range is $104,332.80 to $156,499.20 / annual salary. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidates experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Healths comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.