HR M&A Deal Lead (EMEA)

Iron Mountain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information management company in the UK is seeking an experienced HR M&A Deal Lead to oversee all HR aspects of M&A transactions and ensure effective integration of talent across acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HR M&A, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and technical knowledge in HR operations. This fully remote position offers competitive compensation, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Comprehensive health plans

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading HR M&A deal teams in a corporate or consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of the M&A deal lifecycle and HR M&A fundamentals.
• Proven ability in developing strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HR-related aspects of M&A and corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with HR CoEs, Corporate Development, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and manage people issues during due diligence.

Skills

HR M&A leadership

Stakeholder relationship management

Organizational design

Knowledge of HR M&A fundamentals

Tools

Workday

Strada

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a highly experienced HR M&A Deal Lead to join our Global HR M&A team. This role is critical in supporting Iron Mountain's strategic growth as a serial acquirer, ensuring seamless people and talent integration across multiple corporate transactions.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the HR workstream for M&A due diligence and integration planning/execution, primarily across EMEA-based deals, and serving as the strategic partner to business leaders and deal teams.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead and manage all HR- and people-related aspects of M&A and other corporate transactions, ensuring deal team objectives and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Corporate Development, Finance, and Legal teams to develop optimal HR solutions and deliver positive deal outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, organizational standards, and policies by identifying, scoping, and managing people issues during due diligence and implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies during integration.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience leading HR M&A deal teams in a corporate or consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of the M&A deal lifecycle, deal process dynamics, and HR M&A fundamentals.
• Proven ability in developing strong stakeholder relationships, maintaining effective communication channels, and building trust in a globally matrixed organization.
• Technical expertise in at least one of the following areas: organization design/global job architecture, HR operations & technology (Workday/Strada), or global benefits.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Fully remote role.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
• Flexible work options to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

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