HR Business Partner (M&A) - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

S&W; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an HR Business Partner focused on Mergers and Acquisitions for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing M&A projects, ensuring smooth employee transitions, and providing strategic HR insights. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of UK employment law and have experience in complex people issues. Additional benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and professional training.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension

Generous holiday

Professional training

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in M&A due diligence.
• Strong commercial acumen and credibility.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of M&A initiatives.
• Advise on employee relations issues.
• Manage relationships and provide HR insights.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Qualified

Job description

HR Business Partner (M&A) - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

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Company Description
At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

We provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. Our purpose is to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What you will be doing?
We’re seeking an HR professional with experience in integration projects and M&A activity to join our HR team in London on an initial 18-month FTC. Focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions, you will support the effective implementation of M&A initiatives, including medium to large acquisitions and business transformation projects, ensuring smooth employee transitions and minimizing ER impacts.

Candidates should have strong stakeholder management skills, experience with due diligence, TUPE, redundancies, and employment law.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaboratively and commercially influence the development and delivery of the people strategy from an M&A perspective.
• Support change management initiatives, including acquisitions and transformations, minimizing ER impacts.
• Manage relationships and expectations, providing proactive HR insights and solutions.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters.
• Design and interpret Management Information (MI), identify trends, and present data to senior management.
• Assist HR Operations in meeting performance objectives with a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and experience resolving complex people issues.
• Experience in M&A due diligence within a multi-site environment.
• Strong commercial acumen to assess risks and opportunities.
• Ability to work at pace and meet targets.
• Credibility and gravitas to build trust.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and influencing skills, adaptable to different audiences.

Professional Qualifications

• CIPD Qualified

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, hybrid working, generous holiday, professional training, and more.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application process.