HR Due Diligence for M&A
Optimize human capital to accelerate post-deal value creation
Integrated HR, compliance, people strategy and operational execution directly into the M&A lifecycle.
Investors and corporate acquirers preserve value, reduce legal and financial risk, and accelerate post-deal growth.
Trusted by our customers
We’ve helped accelerate post-deal growth for hundreds of organizations
How we accelerate post-deal value
To unlock post-deal value, and to ensure that all barriers to growth are remove, we work with you throughout the deal process and beyond.
Phase 1: M&A Advisory — HR due diligence & cultural assessment
We surface people-risk early so it’s priced and planned for.
Early HR diligence turns surprise liabilities into negotiated deal elements (price adjustments, reps, or targeted post-close plans). We make the people dimension quantifiable for legal & finance teams.
Phase 2: Execution services — operational shields & fast onboarding
When the deal terms are set, speed and correctness of execution protect the buyer from legal and business disruption.
Rapid, compliant employment onboarding reduces operational downtime, prevents costly misclassification fines, and keeps customers and projects moving immediately after close.
Phase 3: Post-deal value maximization — integrate, simplify, and unlock synergies
Many acquirers stop at integration plans — TopSource stays on to continue driving value and compliance.
Lower post-deal attrition among critical roles, faster achievement of integration targets, greater cost efficiencies and a lower legal/financial hit from employment-related liabilities.
“Their expertise and understanding of the unique hiring, payment, and human resource practices in each country has been nothing short of outstanding. Our Client Success Manager, has done just that … ensured our success. Her availability and willingness to engage on a personal level has made all the difference.”
“Excellent service, especially from our account manager who has gone above and beyond to help us use the platform effectively. Our manager, significantly simplifies my workload. It is like having your own TopSource HR representative on your team.”
“TopSource has been our go-to resource for international hiring. They are responsive, thorough, respectful and knowledgeable. The Client Success team has provided us with the utmost customer service, and the more we use TopSource, the more, it gives us access to more resources and knowledge.”
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ExploreFrequentlyasked questions
EOR (Employer of Record) takes on full legal employment responsibility, unlike staffing agencies which typically supply short-term labor.
You can transition to your own entity at any time with appropriate notice. We’ll support the process to ensure legal compliance.
Yes, you can start with EOR and transition to your own entity when ready, using our setup services.
Yes, our EOR services are fully compliant with German labor laws.
Onboarding usually takes 5–10 business days, depending on the country and documentation.