People Advisory Partner / HR

Lomond; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Smart Tech Scheme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Competitive base pay + bonuses

Length-of-service recognition

Funded professional qualifications

Regular company socials

Discounts via app

Job summary

Lomond Group in London is seeking a People Advisory Partner (M&A) to drive people aspects of acquisitions and integration, balancing commercial priorities with employee experience.

You will partner with stakeholders across the business to embed best practices, align people processes, and support a positive employee journey during growth through acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Strong HR advisory experience with credibility across levels.
• Sound understanding of UK employment legislation and ER best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational change, business transformation or acquisition activity.
• Commercial mindset balancing people outcomes with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide people advisory support across acquisitions and integration.
• Provide commercially focused HR advice to help managers make informed decisions.
• Support change initiatives with clear communication and consistent employee experience.
• Build relationships across the business and advise on employee relations matters.

Skills

HR advisory

UK employment law

Change management

Acquisition support

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial mindset

Adaptable

Job description

Ever tried supporting a business that's changing shape while making sure its people experience stays consistent, commercial and people-focused?

We're looking for a People Advisory Partner (M&A) to join Lomond Group in London, reporting to the Group Head of People Advisory. This is a hybrid role, with three days in the office and two days working from home. Salary range £55k - £60k.

As one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing property services groups, growth through acquisition plays a significant role in how we evolve. In this role, you'll partner closely with stakeholders across the business to support the people aspects of acquisitions and organisational change, helping to integrate new colleagues, embed best practice and ensure a positive employee experience while balancing commercial priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with business leaders to deliver people advisory support across acquisitions and integration activity.
• Provide commercially focused HR advice that helps managers make informed people decisions.
• Support organisational change initiatives, ensuring clear communication and a consistent employee experience.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters.
• Ensure people processes are delivered compliantly and in line with employment legislation and company policy.
• Support the integration of acquired businesses, helping to align people practices, processes and ways of working.
• Coach and guide managers through employee relations cases and people-related challenges.
• Use insight and data to identify trends, risks and opportunities that support better decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of people policies, processes and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the wider People team to deliver an excellent service across the employee lifecycle.

What You'll Need

We're not just looking for someone who fits our team; we want to be a good fit for you too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:

• Strong HR advisory experience with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
• A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and employee relations best practice.
• Experience supporting organisational change, business transformation or acquisition activity.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to balance people outcomes and business objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Here’s what you can look forward to

At Lomond Group, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife, such as:

• 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• A pension scheme to help you build towards retirement
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave covering maternity, paternity, adoption & IVF
• Free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Spread the cost of the latest gadgets & appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme
• Cut your commute's carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme
• Competitive base pay benchmarked to market, plus commission & performance bonuses on most roles
• Recognition for length of service, marked with special days & celebrations
• Funded professional qualifications to back your development & career growth
• Regular company socials, because we work hard & socialise even harder
• Access discounts at over 900 retailers through our smart spending app, plus a wellbeing centre with resources to help you stay active, eat well, build financial confidence & look after your mental health

The recruitment process includes an initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team, followed by two further interview stages with the hiring manager.

The closing date for applications is 7th November.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment or interview process, please contact Lisa Nostro at [e-mail].

At Lomond Group, we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.