SF Recruitment are partnering with a leading professional services organisation who are on an exciting growth journey. They're looking for a strategic and experienced HR Manager - M&A Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping the people agenda across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking HR professional to drive cultural integration, ensure legal and regulatory compliance (including TUPE), and deliver a seamless people experience throughout the deal lifecycle.
HR Manager - M&A Lead
Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow or Belfast (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week ) hybrid 2-3 days office based.
The Role
As HR Manager - M&A Lead, you'll:
- Lead HR due diligence, assessing risks, opportunities, and people strategies across transactions.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to advise on TUPE, legal obligations, and workforce harmonisation.
- Shape and execute Day 1 readiness and post-deal integration/separation plans.
- Build frameworks and playbooks to ensure repeatable, efficient HR M&A execution.
- Support employee engagement, cultural alignment, and retention strategies during change.
- Manage employee relations and contribute to HR operations between deals.
What We're Looking For
- Degree in HR, Business, Law, or related field (CIPD Level 7 desirable).
- Proven background in HR M&A activity, TUPE transfers, or restructuring.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
- Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Professional services, consultancy, or private equity experience would be an advantage.
- Highly organised, analytical, and able to navigate complex HR challenges with discretion.
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SF Recruitment
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 16 days
Belfast, County Antrim BT1 5GA, Northern Ireland
£48,000 - £57,600 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- SF Recruitment is seeking an HR Manager - M&A Lead for a leading professional services organization in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Belfast.
- The role requires a strategic HR professional with a degree in HR, Business, Law, or a related field, and a proven background in HR M&A activity, TUPE transfers, or restructuring.
- Candidates should have strong knowledge of UK employment law, excellent project management skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
- This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment with 2-3 days in the office and a competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000.
- The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the people agenda across mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
