Regional HR Integration Manager (M&A)

Cognizant Technology Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Regional HR Integration Manager to lead HR integration efforts across the UKI and EMEA. This role involves coordinating transitions post-mergers and acquisitions. Ideal candidates will have HR experience, particularly in transformations and compliance, and strong project management skills. The role offers a hybrid work model, requiring some on-site work in London, UK.

Qualifications

• HR experience, especially in acquisition or outsourcing roles.
• Understanding of EMEA employment law required.
• Proven track record in HR transformation and multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR integration activities across EMEA.
• Review HR data and implement integration solutions.
• Ensure compliance with HR standards during transitions.

Skills

HR experience in acquisition, outsourcing, or HR transition roles

Strong understanding of EMEA employment law

Proven experience in HR transformation and employee engagement

Excellent project management skills

Strong data management skills

Client-facing skills including C-suite interactions

Ability to manage confidential information

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Regional HR Integration Manager (Senior Manager Level)

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About the role

As a Regional HR Integration Manager (Senior Manager level), you will make an impact by leading and coordinating HR integration efforts across UKI and EMEA following mergers, acquisitions, or insourcing activities. You will be a valued member of Cognizant's specialist HR M&A team and work collaboratively with global HR leaders, acquired company stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless transitions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead HR integration activities across EMEA, ensuring smooth transitions of people, processes, and policies.
• Review HR data from due diligence and collaborate with the Global HR Integration Manager to identify and implement integration solutions.
• Ensure acquired companies are fully aligned with Cognizant's HR compliance standards, including hiring and contractor policies, restrictive clauses, and worker classifications.
• Develop financial impact analyses and costed project plans for people transfer and integration.
• Coordinate with the Data Management Team to enable employee system transitions.
• Act as the primary HR contact for acquired company/client HR teams during the transition.
• Lead onboarding and handover processes to BAU HR teams.

Work model: Hybrid

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2‑3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in London, UK. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• HR experience, including in acquisition, outsourcing, or HR transition roles.
• Strong understanding of EMEA employment law and European ARD regulations.
• Proven experience in HR transformation, employee engagement, and multicultural environments.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong data management skills, including advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Confident in client‑facing situations, including C‑suite interactions.
• Ability to manage confidential information and turn strategy into actionable plans.

These will help you stand out

• Experience leading employee consultation and transition processes across multiple countries.
• Familiarity with works council frameworks and employment terms negotiation.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Willingness to travel across UK/EMEA as needed.

The Cognizant community

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry‑based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ‑100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.