Senior People Partner (M&A)

About MoonPay MoonPay is for builders with something to prove. It is a high‑standards, high‑velocity, high‑accountability company building the operating system for value movement. If the internet moves information, we move value: crypto, stablecoins, tokenized assets, and whatever comes next. Four offerings make that real: fund, tokenize, trade, and spend. 30M+ customers and 500+ ecosystem partners run on us. Licensed in the U.S. and regulated across the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia. AI is the default operating mode here and it is woven into every role; we expect you to use it daily. You will thrive if outcomes excite you more than process, if impact motivates you more than titles, and if you want hard problems, real ownership, and teammates who love winning. The bar is high. The pace is real. We are building for what’s next, for humans and agents. Recent Recognition Forbes' America’s Best Startup Employers 2026; 2nd in Crypto Services on Fortune’s inaugural Crypto 100; The Sunday Times Best Places to Work two years running. About the Opportunity We’re looking for a Senior People Partner specializing in Acquisitions to own the people workstream across every deal we do. From initial due diligence through to full integration, you’ll be the go‑to expert ensuring acquired teams are set up for success and that MoonPay’s employee experience is maintained throughout. This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility role that sits at the intersection of People, Legal, Finance, and Strategy. You will manage TUPE and transfer of employment obligations, lead headcount and organisational analysis during deal assessment, and design and execute integration plans that bring new teams into the MoonPay culture and operating model quickly and smoothly. You will work across multiple jurisdictions – US, UK, EU, and beyond – navigating different employment frameworks, regulatory requirements, and cultural contexts. The role is based in New York and will also provide generalist operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle where needed. What you will do Lead the People due diligence workstream for acquisitions – assessing headcount, employment contracts, compensation structures, benefits obligations, pending litigation, and people risk across target companies. Manage TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings) and equivalent transfer‑of‑employment processes across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring full legal compliance and a positive experience for transferring employees. Design and execute end‑to‑end integration plans for acquired teams, covering onboarding, policy harmonisation, benefits alignment, payroll transition, and cultural integration. Partner closely with Legal, Finance, IT, and the M&A team throughout the deal lifecycle to provide people insight that informs deal structure and timelines. Own employee communications for acquisitions: draft communications, FAQs, and integration updates that are clear, empathetic, and on‑brand. Support compensation and benefits benchmarking for acquired entities, making recommendations on harmonisation and identifying cost or equity risk. Assess organisational design and reporting structures post‑acquisition; support leaders through restructuring, role duplication, and change management decisions. Partner with Founders to ensure they and their teams are set up for success through integration and beyond. Enhance and maintain scalable M&A People playbooks, checklists, and frameworks that improve integration capability as deal volume grows. Provide expert HR advisory support on employee relations matters arising from acquisitions, including redundancy processes, contract changes, and settlement negotiations. Maintain a data‑driven approach – tracking integration milestones, attrition risk, and engagement signals for acquired populations and reporting to leadership. Support on generalist operational HR tasks across the full employee lifecycle, as needed. About You Significant experience in People Partner, HR Business Partner, or People Operations role with direct, hands‑on involvement in M&A transactions – including due diligence, TUPE, and post‑close integration. Knowledge of TUPE regulations and equivalent transfer‑of‑employment frameworks across multiple jurisdictions (UK, EU, US at minimum). Proven track record of designing and executing people integration plans for acquired companies, from policy harmonisation and benefits alignment through to cultural embedding. Expertise in employment law across multiple geographies, with the ability to identify people risk in a deal and advise on mitigation strategies. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders in high‑pressure, time‑sensitive deal environments. Skilled project manager – able to run multiple integration workstreams simultaneously, prioritising effectively and keeping all parties aligned on timelines and deliverables. Excellent communicator – able to translate complex people and legal matters into clear, actionable guidance for leaders and empathetic messaging for employees. Analytical and commercially minded, with the ability to assess headcount cost, benefits liability, and compensation equity across acquired populations. Generalist people operations experience across the full employee lifecycle, in particular for the USA. Experience in fast‑paced, scaling, or technology‑driven organisations; comfortable with ambiguity and change. Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and automation tools to augment workflows and analyse data, with a forward‑thinking approach to AI integration. Benefits & Perks Competitive salary package Equity package Pay‑for‑performance equity bonus Moonshot award – 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant Pension – employer contributions from day one Employee referral program – refer great people, earn 10K in USDC Flexible Time Off – choose when to work and when to switch off Birthday leave – take the day off to celebrate you Enhanced parental leave – more time with family, no second thought Hybrid working schedule – work fully remotely or from your nearest Moonbase Commuter benefits – public transport to and from the office Private healthcare benefits Wellhub wellness membership – access to gyms, studios, classes, and wellness apps Unlimited enterprise access to the latest AI tools – Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and whatever’s next Lunch credit – meals covered on the days you’re in the office Home office setup allowance Remote working allowance Monthly product budget and zero‑fee crypto transactions $1,000 Annual training budget High Potential Program – structured development, mentorship, and stretch opportunities Regular remote company offsites – high‑impact in‑person sessions and hackathons Cycle to Work scheme (Ireland) EV Salary Sacrifice (UK) 140000 - 170000 USD a year #J-18808-Ljbffr