Strategic HR Project Lead: M&A & Change Champion

Achieve together; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve together is seeking an HR Project Lead to join our community hub team and help deliver effective HR support across acquisitions, integrations and business closures.

You will lead TUPE compliance, advise leaders, support HR systems implementation and policy development, while applying UK employment law and GDPR standards. CIPD Level 5 preferred; you will collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive people strategies.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.
• Attention to detail, diligent and able to work at pace.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage a high workload and support others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with GDPR.
• Proven experience in an HRBP or similar strategic HR role.
• Strong knowledge of TUPE regulations and organisational change processes.
• Experience supporting M&A activity (acquisitions and closures).
• Demonstrated ability to support HR systems implementation.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activity related to acquisitions, integrations, and business closures.
• Manage and advise on TUPE processes, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions.
• Partner with business leaders to deliver effective HRBP support aligned to organisational goals.
• Support operational teams with HR system implementation and optimisation.
• Review, develop, and update HR policies in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, organisational design, and change management.
• Ensure consistent HR processes and compliance across all activities.

Skills

HRBP experience

TUPE regulations

Stakeholder management

HR systems implementation

UK employment law knowledge

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Achieve together is seeking an HR Project Lead to join our community hub team and help deliver effective HR support across acquisitions, integrations and business closures.

You will lead TUPE compliance, advise leaders, support HR systems implementation and policy development, while applying UK employment law and GDPR standards. CIPD Level 5 preferred; you will collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive people strategies.