People & HR Manager TUPE & Workforce Integration

Warwick Recruit Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a People & OD Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead a large-scale TUPE transfer and subsequent workforce integration. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with employment legislation, facilitating onboarding, and promoting a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in employee relations and workforce integration, alongside a strong HR background. Flexible working arrangements are available, requiring occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale TUPE transfers or workforce change programmes.
• Strong experience in complex employee relations casework.
• Ability to analyse workforce data to identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for a large-scale TUPE transfer.
• Conduct due diligence and validate Employee Liability Information.
• Coordinate staff consultation and engagement activities.
• Support onboarding of transferring employees and ensure positive experiences.

Skills

Understanding of employment law and TUPE regulations

Organisational and project management skills

Analytical and detail-focused

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent senior HR / OD experience

Chartered Membership of the CIPD

Job description

Job Title

People & OD Manager

Contract

12‑month fixed‑term contract focused on managing a large‑scale TUPE transfer and subsequent workforce integration.

Working Hours

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Work Arrangement

Blended home and office working, with occasional travel to Warwick, Nuneaton and Stratford.

Salary

£56,000

Job Summary

This role leads the delivery of a large and complex TUPE transfer involving a substantial workforce group, followed by post‑transfer workforce integration. Responsibilities include due diligence, Employee Liability Information (ELI) analysis, risk identification, staff consultation, and ensuring full compliance with employment legislation. Post‑transfer, the role will focus on onboarding, cultural alignment, employee relations case management, and broader organisational development (OD) initiatives to ensure a positive employee experience and effective integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre‑transfer planning and delivery for a large‑scale TUPE transfer, ensuring full compliance with employment legislation and internal governance.
• Conduct due diligence, collect and validate ELI, identify risks and liabilities, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Coordinate staff consultation and engagement activities with trade unions, staff forums, and operational managers.
• Work collaboratively with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and operational teams to secure accurate, migration‑ready employee data.
• Maintain project plans, risk registers, and progress reports to support senior oversight and timely delivery.
• Support the onboarding of transferring employees, ensuring accurate systems setup and a positive employee journey.
• Embed consistent policies, practices, and ways of working across integrated teams.
• Facilitate cultural alignment and team cohesion through engagement, induction, and leadership development programmes.
• Drive OD initiatives that promote collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations cases, including long‑term sickness, grievances, and capability issues.
• Coach managers to ensure fair, consistent handling of employment matters in line with policy and employment law.
• Maintain effective relationships with trade unions and staff representatives.
• Ensure all TUPE and integration activities comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse workforce data such as risk profiles, employee relations trends, and engagement metrics to inform decision‑making.
• Support continuous improvement in HR governance, systems, and reporting.
• Build strong, credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in the transfer and integration.
• Represent the organisation at meetings with trade unions, partner organisations, and external agencies.
• Engage actively with employee forums to ensure transparency and inclusion throughout the process.

Key Working Relationships

• Associate Director of People & Organisational Development
• Senior Executive Leadership
• Operational Directors and Managers
• HR, Payroll, Finance, and Workforce Information Teams
• Trade Union and Staff Side Representatives
• External HR and Legal Advisors
• Partner Organisations

Qualifications & Training

• Educated to degree level or equivalent senior HR / OD experience (E)
• Chartered Membership of the CIPD (E)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and up‑to‑date employment law knowledge (E)
• Project / change management qualification (D)
• Knowledge of public‑sector employment frameworks (D)

Experience

• Proven experience managing large‑scale TUPE transfers or major workforce change programmes (E)
• Strong experience in complex employee relations casework, including long‑term sickness (E)
• Experience in workforce integration, onboarding, cultural alignment, or OD initiatives (E)
• Experience working collaboratively with trade unions and staff representatives (E)
• Ability to analyse workforce data to identify risks and inform decisions (E)
• Beneficial to have experience working in the public sector or healthcare environment (D)

Skills & Knowledge

• In‑depth understanding of employment law and TUPE regulations (E)
• Strong organisational and project management skills across multi‑stakeholder programmes (E)
• Analytical, detail‑focused and solution‑oriented (E)
• Excellent communication, engagement, and influencing skills (E)
• Understanding of public‑sector pay, pension and benefits frameworks (D)

Personal Qualities

• Professional credibility and integrity, able to work confidently with senior leaders (E)
• Collaborative, inclusive, and able to manage sensitive relationships (E)
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure, with strong outcome focus (E)
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing (E)
• Continuous improvement mindset (E)

Additional Information

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract focused on managing a large‑scale TUPE transfer and subsequent workforce integration. Flexible / Agile working applies, with travel required between organisational sites as needed.