Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Staines seeks a Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist to manage HR projects related to M&A. This newly created role involves collaboration with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions and compliance with employment laws. The position offers competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR project management, specifically within M&A integration.
• Experience working in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Global HR experience, with knowledge of international employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of M&A projects, ensuring smooth integration.
• Manage employee transition processes, including due diligence and cultural alignment.
• Drive change management initiatives to support employees through transitions.

Skills

HR project management

Change management

Organizational design

Employee transition

International employment laws

Job description

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Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist, Staines

Client:

Signet Recruitment and Retention

Location:

Staines, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced HR professional with a passion for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). As the M&A Lead, you will manage projects in partnership with the wider business to ensure smooth acquisitions, implement new processes, and create playbooks. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, HR teams, and key stakeholders across multiple regions to deliver effective HR solutions.

Key objectives:

• Lead end-to-end management of M&A projects, ensuring smooth integration across international markets while respecting cultural differences.
• Manage employee transition processes, including due diligence, cultural alignment, and organizational design.
• Partner with senior leaders to align on strategic priorities.
• Drive change management initiatives to support employees through transitions.
• Ensure compliance with local and international employment laws and best practices.
• Support development of HR playbooks and frameworks for scalable M&A processes.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in HR project management, specifically within M&A integration.
• Experience working in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Confidence and credibility in managing multiple international stakeholders.
• Expertise in employee transition, change management, and organizational design.
• Global HR experience, with knowledge of international employment laws and cultural differences.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, problem-solve, and work with agility.

This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to add significant value and be involved in change and transformation. The role provides progression opportunities and a chance to shape the future of M&A integration. A competitive salary, bonus, and benefits are offered to the successful candidate.