HR Lead - Mergers & Acquisitions

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, an experienced HR Lead - Mergers & Acquisitions, to play a critical role in delivering people strategy through complex mergers and acquisitions. This is a senior, hands‑on opportunity for an HR professional with deep M&A expertise who thrives in fast‑paced, transformation environments.

As the HR Lead, you will own the end‑to‑end HR workstream across the full M&A lifecycle — from early‑stage due diligence through day one readiness and post‑deal integration.

• Establish and maintain HR M&A governance frameworks and decision rights
• Own HR M&A templates, controls, and integration roadmaps
• Develop people‑related risk registers and mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with employment law, TUPE, and GDPR
• Design benefits harmonisation and cultural alignment strategies
• Assess organisational structures, headcount, contracts, and employment terms
• Review compensation, benefits, pensions, bonus plans, and equity schemes
• Identify TUPE exposure, employee relations risks, litigation, and grievances
• Prepare leadership communication packs, FAQs, and manager guidance
• Lead organisational design and workforce planning activities
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders

• Proven experience leading HR work streams across M&A and post‑merger integrations
• Strong, hands‑on experience with TUPE transfers
• Demonstrated expertise in reward harmonisation, benefits transition, and HRIS/payroll integration
• Strong project and PMO discipline (milestones, RAID logs, dependency management)
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or Level 7 preferred) or equivalent

• A senior, high‑impact role (Remote / Home‑Based) with genuine influence across strategic acquisitions
• The opportunity to work on complex, end‑to‑end M&A transactions within a fast‑growing, dynamic organisation
• Remote / Home‑Based working, with flexibility to support work‑life balance
• Long‑term career development opportunities within a growth‑oriented business
• A collaborative, values‑led culture that prioritises inclusion, respect, and employee wellbeing

If you are an experienced HR Lead with strong M&A experience looking to make a meaningful impact on complex, high‑profile transactions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to explore how your expertise could shape successful integrations and long‑term growth, for more information, please email

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Specialism:
Human Resources

Focus:
Other specialist positions

Industry: Human Resources and Personnel

Workplace Type:
Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location:

Milton Keynes

Salary: £68,000 - £75,000 per annum + bonus

Job Reference: 5N5F1G-750602D4

Date posted: 27 January 2026

Consultant:
Dawn May