HRBP

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing consultancy in London is seeking a high-impact HR Business Partner to join their Mergers & Acquisitions team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience, preferably in M&A, with strong stakeholder management and employment law knowledge. This fixed-term contract offers a salary of £70,000 and plays a key role in shaping people strategy during complex transactions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HRBP, ideally within M&A or transformation projects.
• 5+ years of HR experience, with exposure to M&A or organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR workstreams across acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations.
• Conduct people-related due diligence and risk assessments.
• Advise on organisational design, talent retention, and cultural alignment.
• Navigate employment law, TUPE, and cross-border HR complexities.
• Collaborate with internal HR teams and external advisors for seamless transitions.
• Drive change management and communication strategies.

Skills

HR expertise

Stakeholder management

Change management

Employment law knowledge

Education

Degree in HR, Business, or related field (CIPD preferred)

Job description

Our client, an organisation undergoing rapid growth through strategic acquisitions, is seeking a high-impact HR Business Partner to join their Mergers & Acquisitions team. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy behind complex transactions and integrations.

As a trusted recruitment partner, we’re looking for candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments, bring deep HR expertise, and have a strong commercial mindset.

The Role

You’ll be embedded within the M&A function, supporting the full deal lifecycle-from due diligence through to post-merger integration. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational execution, and stakeholder influence.

This will be an FTC paying £70,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead HR workstreams across acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations.
• Conduct people-related due diligence and risk assessments.
• Advise on organisational design, talent retention, and cultural alignment.
• Navigate employment law, TUPE, and cross-border HR complexities.
• Collaborate with internal HR teams and external advisors to deliver seamless transitions.
• Drive change management and communication strategies during periods of transformation.

Candidate Profile

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and add immediate value.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience as an HRBP, ideally within M&A or transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities with confidence.

Qualifications:

• Degree in HR, Business, or related field (CIPD preferred).
• 5+ years of HR experience, with exposure to M&A or organisational change.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.