Senior HR Business Partner (M&A)

Are you a strategic HR leader with a passion for driving people-focused outcomes in complex business transformations? We're looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join a dynamic and forward-thinking professional services firm, playing a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy during mergers, acquisitions, and integrations.

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of the firm's growth journey, partnering closely with senior leadership, corporate development, and integration teams. Your mission: to ensure that people, culture, and change are seamlessly embedded into every stage of the M&A lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the HR workstream across M&A projects, from due diligence through to post-deal integration.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and cultural values.
• Design and implement change management, communication, and workforce transition plans.
• Collaborate with Talent, Reward, Legal, and Finance teams to manage risk and ensure compliance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, supporting organisational design, leadership assessment, and cultural integration.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior HRBP role within a complex, matrixed organisation.
• Strong track record of leading HR initiatives in M&A, including due diligence and integration.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• You'll be part of a collaborative, values-driven environment where innovation and people are at the heart of everything we do. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing business and make a lasting impact during a transformative period.

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