HR Operations Specialist - Acquisition Integration

Harvey Nash Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial and analytics business is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to assist with the integration of employees during mergers and acquisitions. The successful candidate will execute HR processes, develop change management strategies, and work closely with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment. This role requires strong communication skills and a background in HR, with 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred. Offering competitive day rates ranging from £400 to £550.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources or HR consulting required.
• HR Generalist background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR process execution for acquisition integrations.
• Develop change management strategies to support employee adoption.
• Analyze acquired company HR policies and practices.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Oracle HCM

Workday

SAP

UKG

Job description

HR Operations Specialist - Acquisition Integration

A Leading Financial and Analytics business are looking to hire a HR Operations Specialist, who ideally holds some experience in Acquisition Integration

£400pd - £550 a day - Outside IR35

Location: London, City. Working: Hybrid - 2 days in the office, but flexible

Overview

HR Operations Specialist (M&A) Acquisition Integration

About the role

As an HR M&A Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in the successful integration of employees and operations following mergers and acquisitions. You\'ll be the execution arm of HR during integrations, leading change management efforts and collaborating closely with our Corporate Development team and HR colleagues globally. This role combines operational excellence with strategic communication to ensure smooth transitions and high employee adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR process execution for acquisition integrations across UK & EMEA
• Develop and implement change management strategies to support employee adoption and reduce resistance
• Analyze and document acquired company HR policies, practices, and procedures
• Communicate and execute on specific integration milestones
• Track and report on HR integration progress and risks, coordinating solutions with cross-functional teams
• Drive continuous improvement in employee integration and onboarding processes
• Support ad hoc projects requiring change management and HR business analysis

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor\'s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources or HR consulting
• HR Generalist background preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation, and benefits (EU-wide experience is a plus)
• Previous experience in M&A or change management initiatives strongly preferred

Tools & Systems:

• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with HR systems (Oracle HCM, Workday, SAP, UKG, etc.)
• SmartSheet knowledge is a plus

Skills:

• Strong project and time management skills with a bias for action
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable in fast-paced, changing environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills