UK HR Manager

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Manager for M&A Integration and Global Business Partnering. This hybrid role in Lancaster involves supporting HR integration for a UK acquisition and evolving into a broader HR Business Partner position. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience, strong knowledge of UK labour law, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partnering role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK labour law, tax, and social security.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the HR integration team for the UK acquisition.
• Deliver HR Business Partner support to a defined area within the global business.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPD level 5 or 7

Job description

HR Manager – M&A Integration & Global Business Partnering
Location: Lancaster (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + benefits
Hours: Flexible start between 7am–9am | 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a fast-growing international business and play a pivotal role in a major M&A HR integration project. Based in Lancaster, this role will support the integration of a recently acquired UK business and then evolve into a broader HR Business Partner position within the company’s global division.

This is a hybrid role offering flexibility, variety, and the chance to work as part of a forward-thinking, international HR function.

The Role

Phase 1 – HR Integration (M&A):

• Act as a key member of the HR integration team for the UK acquisition
• Support the implementation of global HR policies and processes (e.g. Rewards, Job Architecture, Lifecycle processes, Labour Market Strategy)
• Partner with the existing local HR team to understand and align current practices
• Provide onsite support to leaders and employees during change and integration activity
• Drive communication and foster alignment across global and local HR teams

Phase 2 – HR Business Partnering (post-integration):

• Deliver HR Business Partner support to a defined area within the wider global business
• Provide guidance on recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, development, and succession planning
• Ensure line managers are supported and fully informed on HR policy and best practice
• Advise on UK employment law, ER issues, and collective agreements
• Participate in wider European or global HR projects based on interest and workload

About you:

• CIPD level 5 or 7
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partnering role within a large or international business
• Strong working knowledge of UK labour law, tax, and social security
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels
• Able to work collaboratively within a matrixed organisation
• Highly organised with a proactive, structured approach to delivery
• Experience in M&A, HR integration or transformation projects is a strong advantage

Why Apply?

• Be at the forefront of a high-profile HR integration programme
• Work in a collaborative and supportive global HR team
• Flexible hybrid working with autonomy to manage your time
• Exposure to international HR projects and career development opportunities