M&A Strategic People Partner (Human Resource)

Posted 8 days 14 hours ago by Michael Page International (Ireland) Limited

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Description
  • Leading Brand
  • Highly Attractive Salary

About Our Client

A Global provider of software solutions that offers automated platforms and tools designed to support organizations managing credit and debt processes

Job Description

Pre-Acquisition (Due Diligence)

  • Assess people-related risks and liabilities, including employment contracts, benefits, policies, compensation structures, organizational design, and employee relations matters.
  • Support the development of people-related inputs for financial modeling and risk assessment.
  • Document findings and provide recommendations for integration planning.


Post-Acquisition (Integration)
  • Serve as an HR lead or key contributor in post-acquisition integration projects.
  • Partner with functional integration leaders to develop and implement detailed HR integration plans covering onboarding, benefits harmonization, communications, and alignment.
  • Support change management and communication strategies to ensure a positive employee experience during transitions.
  • Manage employee data migrations, benefits enrolment transitions, and policy alignments.
  • Act as a point of contact for acquired employees on HR-related queries during the integration process.
  • Track integration milestones and report on progress, risks, and issues.


People Partnering (as required)
  • Provide proactive HR advisory and business partnering support during quieter M&A periods.
  • Support the implementation of people projects as well as cyclical processes such as performance, talent, and salary reviews.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders, providing coaching and guidance on people management matters.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years HR experience, with at least 3 years in M&A HR due diligence and/or integration preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, HR operations, and organizational design principles.
  • Experience with international HR projects is a plus.


Key Competencies
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What's on Offer

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-impact, strategic function that directly contributes to our growth journey. If you enjoy working across diverse teams, tackling complex challenges, and helping shape organizational enviroment during transformative moments.