In any M&A transaction, HR has an important role but it becomes far more critical in an Acqui-hire scenario. The success of the employee experience is the key to a successful Acqui- hire. You have to make them want to join and stay. The high touch model is the key to successfully onboarding the team and this touches many members of the HR team and business leadership. On-boarding the employee entails far more than getting them an offer and in the system. It involves helping them become integrated into the new company.