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Associate Director - HR M&A

City of London Permanent £90,000 - £100,000 per year View Job Description
A career-defining opportunity to work on large-scale integration's, carve-outs and joint ventures, advising C-suite stakeholders on people strategy, organisational design, employee experience and HR transformation throughout the deal life-cycle.We're looking for someone with deep experience in HR within M&A or transformation, ideally from consulting or a complex corporate environment.
  • Influencing outcomes
  • Developing your own M&A capability

About Our Client

A leading global advisory firm is expanding its HR M&A practice within its high-performing Integration & Separation team. This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading group advising on some of the largest, most complex and high-profile global transactions - from multi-billion-pound integration's and spin-offs, to carve-outs, disposals and joint ventures.

You'll work alongside senior deal execution teams to shape people strategy through the full transaction lifecycle - from due diligence through to post-deal integration. The team operates across a diverse range of sectors including financial services, healthcare, real estate, consumer, industrial, technology, media and business services.

This is a dynamic, fast-growing, and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged and impact is measurable.

Job Description

  • Lead and manage people-related aspects of deals, providing expert advice and solutions.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored HR strategies.
  • Oversee the integration and separation processes during mergers and acquisitions.
  • Provide guidance on workforce planning, organisational design, and cultural alignment.
  • Support change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions for stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present insightful reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Work closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.
  • Stay informed about trends and developments in the Professional Services industry.

The Successful Applicant

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience delivering HR or organisational design programmes in an M&A environment, ideally within a consulting or complex corporate setting.
  • Strong understanding of the deal lifecycle - from due diligence through execution.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following:
    • Organisational design and operating models
    • HR operations and transformation
    • Employee experience and engagement
    • Talent and workforce planning
    • Labour relations, TUPE, restructuring and redundancy
  • Ability to build relationships and advise senior stakeholders with credibility and confidence.
  • Experience managing teams and developing talent.
  • Degree qualified; a professional HR or consulting qualification is advantageous.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £100,000 GBP.
  • Comprehensive benefits including car allowance.
  • Permanent position based in London with opportunities for career growth.
  • Be part of a large organisation within the Professional Services industry.
  • Work on impactful projects that shape the future of businesses.



If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Associate Director - People in Deals in London, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Rachael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6878535
Phone number
+44 20 7269 1732

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Change Management
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rachael Bailey
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 1732
Job reference
JN-112025-6878535