Integration Lead

Job Summary

NetApp is seeking a Integration Lead to join the Talent Acquisition & Belonging organization. This role will report directly to the Chief Belonging Officer & Global Head of Talent Acquisition and serve as a critical integrator across FY27 priorities, ensuring alignment, execution, and measurable outcomes across the Talent Acquisition & Belonging (TAAB) function.

This individual will act as the central point of integration for TAAB , connecting strategy to execution, and will serve as the primary Talent Acquisition liaison for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity.

This is a high-impact, highly visible role ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, drives clarity, and translates strategy into action.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Operating Rhythm

• Partner with the Global Head of Talent Acquisition to shape and operationalize TAAB strategy
• Co-create and manage the annual operating plan, ensuring progress against key priorities and commitments
• Own and maintain the TAAB operating rhythm, including leadership meetings, planning cadences, and strategic checkpoints
• Ensure the management team is aligned, prepared, and focused on highest-impact work

Integration Across TAAB

• Act as the central integrator across all FY27 priorities, ensuring alignment across regions, teams, and initiatives
• Drive clarity on priorities, dependencies, and trade-offs, reducing duplication and fragmentation
• Connect workstreams to ensure enterprise thinking vs. siloed execution

M&A Talent Acquisition Lead

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Talent Acquisition within the M&A team
• Partner cross-functionally to support due diligence, workforce integration, and talent strategies tied to acquisitions
• Ensure a seamless TA integration experience across acquired entities

Data, Insights & Problem Solving

• Apply a data-driven approach to identify risks, trends, and opportunities across TAAB
• Develop clear insights and recommendations to address critical challenges
• Partner on scorecards, metrics, and functional reviews to drive accountability and outcomes

Leadership Enablement & Communications

• Lead preparation for weekly leadership meetings, business reviews, and strategic deep dives
• Develop high-quality executive materials for internal and external presentations (e.g., staff meetings, board updates, speaking engagements)
• Establish and drive communication strategies that ensure clarity, alignment, and engagement across TAAB

Execution & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and resolve issues impacting the execution of strategic priorities
• Develop mitigation plans to address risks and gaps
• Support employee engagement and action planning efforts across the organization
• Stay connected to external trends and best practices, bringing forward insights that shape the future of TAAB

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, or related field; heavily focused on Talent Acquisition
• 2+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition M & A
• Proven experience in program or project management, driving complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect TA strategy to business outcomes
• Experience operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities
• Exceptional ability to communicate and influence across all levels, including senior executives and C-suite
• Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes, not just activity
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on prioritization, execution, and follow-through
• Highly customer-focused, with a mindset of enabling others to succeed

Compensation:

The target salary range for this position is 170,000 - 230,000 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

Why You'll Thrive at NetApp

At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment-you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.

NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.

Our culture

We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed-they drive everything we do.

If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.

Submitting an Application

To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.

AI Disclosure

For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support-rather than replace-human decision-making.