Director, HR Transactions

Iris Software; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Director for HR Transactions. This role involves managing complex HR M&A projects and leading transformation strategies. Candidates should possess strong HR consulting experience and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers opportunities to work with top brands and innovative projects, alongside a competitive remuneration package. Join a motivated team that values analytical and detail-oriented candidates.

Benefits

Culture of support and coaching

Attractive remuneration package

Career counseling

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Strong HR-related or consulting experience, preferably in HR M&A.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage HR M&A projects from Due Diligence to Post Merger Integration.
• Lead HR strategy and transformation projects.
• Support HR M&A consultants and manage teams during projects.

Skills

Managing complex business projects

Business development acumen

Creativity and problem solving

Organizing work efficiently

Education

Degree in business/finance related subject

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Director, HR Transactions

EY is one of the largest global consulting organisations, with more than 7,000 professionals. We help CEOs and business leaders design and deliver transformative strategies across the entire enterprise, to help build long-term value to all stakeholders. Due to rapid expansion, we are now looking for candidates to join our UK team and we want you to explore our HR M&A Director Role.

EY's HR M&A Transactions team (HR M&A team) is the leading HR M&A Transactions business in the EMEIA region. As part of the HR M&A team, you will advise and support clients through the deal lifecycle, providing a range of sell‑side and buy‑side HR advice to clients. Services range from HR due diligence, HR integrations and carve‑outs and people strategies, including people centric transformations.

The opportunity

For our fast growing Team, we are looking for a candidate to join the HR M&A Team, focused on providing full support for transaction services dedicated to our clients, who are the biggest and most impactful companies across the globe. We are seeking to further expand our team with HR M&A Consultants who work across a range of sectors, that include Private Equity, Digital and Telecoms. You’ll advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions, using your intellectual guile and enthusiasm to apply your technical skills across the M&A and transformation lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and manage HR M&A projects – end‑to‑end from Due Diligence over Day 1 preparation to Carve‑out / Post Merger Integration for the HR part of a transaction.
• Develop and manage HR strategy and transformation projects, including People driven transformation, leveraging EY global enablers and tools.
• Support our HR M&A consultants and manage the team(s) during projects.
• Drive business development, take part in negotiations with clients and support our go‑to‑market strategy.

Skills and attributes for success

• Relevant experience in managing complex business projects.
• Internal and external business development acumen.
• Creativity, innovation, problem solving skills.
• Ability to organise work efficiently and meet deadlines.

Your background

• Strong HR‑related experience or HR consulting experience. HR / HR Strategy, HR M&A or similar positions will be treated as a great plus.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and consulting attitude – can demonstrate the skills and experience required to operate in a client‑facing role within a professional services firm.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint, Excel analysis and modelling).
• Ability to perform analysis and synthesise data into useful insights.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A degree in a business/finance related subject.
• Experience working in an international environment.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for HR and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.

What working at EY offers

• Possibility to work with top brands across UK and Europe and other global players.
• Innovative and varied consulting activities.
• Outstanding career opportunities through individual support, challenging project work and a strong EY network.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced Strategy and M&A practitioners.
• Attractive remuneration package linked to your individual and team performance.
• Culture of support, coaching and open feedback.

Plus

• Qualifications and certificates.
• Diverse experience in a variety of teams.
• An individual training map.
• Flexible time and place of work.
• Dedicated Career Counsellor.
• EY Care & Wellness program.