Strategic HR Change Lead - Post-Merger Hybrid

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking an HR Change Manager to lead the people aspects of integration following a merger. This pivotal role requires strong experience in employee relations and change management, ensuring effective delivery of initiatives while minimizing impact on staff. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong knowledge of employment law, and a collaborative approach to engage stakeholders at all levels. The position is full-time with a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relations and leading change initiatives, ideally within a complex, post-merger environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, particularly in restructures and consultations.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the people aspects of the integration process.
• Partner with Directors to design and implement change proposals.
• Oversee consultation processes and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Act as HR lead for trade union engagement.
• Provide strategic HR advice on employee relations and organisational restructuring.
• Develop training and resources for managers to lead teams through change.
• Produce regular reports for senior leadership on consultation outcomes.

Skills

Employee relations

Change management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A leading university in London is seeking an HR Change Manager to lead the people aspects of integration following a merger. This pivotal role requires strong experience in employee relations and change management, ensuring effective delivery of initiatives while minimizing impact on staff. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong knowledge of employment law, and a collaborative approach to engage stakeholders at all levels. The position is full-time with a hybrid working pattern.