TUPE / Integration HR Lead (Fixed Term Contract)

WSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner on a fixed-term contract to support integration during a business acquisition. The role requires expertise in HR management during mergers, TUPE consultation experience, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in operational and strategic HR delivery. Join a close-knit community passionate about making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience managing HR aspects of mergers or acquisitions.
• Understanding of TUPE regulations.
• Ability to manage change programs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed due diligence on HR issues.
• Manage TUPE consultation for integration.
• Support business model implementation and structural changes.

Skills

HR management in mergers or acquisitions

TUPE consultation experience

Change management

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Operational HR delivery

Commercial acumen

Job description

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A little more about the role…

We are recruiting a Senior HR Business Partner on a Fixed Term Contract of c 9 months to provide HR support on an integration project, ensuring the seamless integration of an acquired business into WSP.

Working as part of a dedicated integration Project Management Office, your key Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking detailed due diligence on the full range of HR issues
• Managing and advising on the TUPE consultation and integration of the incoming business
• Supporting on actions around implementation of the business model and any structural changes linked to efficiency savings
• Ensuring robust communications across both businesses, considering the needs and sensitivities of all stakeholder groups

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Previous experience of managing the HR aspects of a merger or acquisition
• Experience of managing a medium to large scale TUPE consultation process with a thorough understanding of the TUPE regulations
• Experience in supporting change programmes including embedding a change in culture, emphasis and behaviour
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, proven experience in building rapport, gaining credibility and building trust with all stakeholders
• Able to respond to changing priorities and work at pace to meet the requirements of the integration team
• Proven track record in HR delivery, both operationally and strategically; competent in the core technical functions of recruitment, employee relations, management information, compensation and benefits, HR administration and project management.
• Strong commercial acumen, interested and experienced in business, commercial and operational issues, their interdependencies and the impact of these on the people agenda

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