HR Lead - Mergers & Acquisitions

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, an experienced HR Lead - Mergers & Acquisitions, to play a critical role in delivering people strategy through complex mergers and acquisitions. This is a senior, hands-on opportunity for an HR professional with deep M&A expertise who thrives in fast-paced, transformation environments.

As the HR Lead, you will own the end-to-end HR workstream across the full M&A lifecycle — from early-stage due diligence through day one readiness and post-deal integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain HR M&A governance frameworks and decision rights
• Own HR M&A templates, controls, and integration roadmaps
• Develop people-related risk registers and mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with employment law, TUPE, and GDPR
• Design benefits harmonisation and cultural alignment strategies
• Assess organisational structures, headcount, contracts, and employment terms
• Review compensation, benefits, pensions, bonus plans, and equity schemes
• Identify TUPE exposure, employee relations risks, litigation, and grievances
• Prepare leadership communication packs, FAQs, and manager guidance
• Lead organisational design and workforce planning activities
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders

About You:

• Proven experience leading HR workstreams across M&A and post-merger integrations
• Strong, hands-on experience with TUPE transfers
• Demonstrated expertise in reward harmonisation, benefits transition, and HRIS/payroll integration
• Strong project and PMO discipline (milestones, RAID logs, dependency management)
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or Level 7 preferred) or equivalent

What’s on Offer:

• A senior, high-impact role (Remote / Home-Based) with genuine influence across strategic acquisitions
• The opportunity to work on complex, end-to-end M&A transactions within a fast-growing, dynamic organisation
• Remote / Home-Based working, with flexibility to support work–life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growth-oriented business
• A collaborative, values-led culture that prioritises inclusion, respect, and employee wellbeing

If you are an experienced HR Lead with strong M&A experience looking to make a meaningful impact on complex, high-profile transactions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to explore how your expertise could shape successful integrations and long-term growth, for more information, please email dawn.may@robertwalters.com.

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