HR Business Partner, M&A

The HR Business Partner, M&A position centres on we’re seeking an experienced immediately available HR Business Partner to lead the people‑focused elements of multiple acquisitions. It would suit someone who can bring clear communication, discretion, and organised people-process support to the role.

Role overview

Take ownership of harmonising contracts and benefits, overseeing consultation activity, and ensuring all legal and compliance requirements are met. Continuous improvement is also important in this role, and you’ll contribute to developing M&A playbooks and refining integration frameworks based on lessons learned.

Main responsibilities

We’re seeking an experienced immediately available HR Business Partner to lead the people‑focused elements of multiple acquisitions. Become a trusted advisor across both the existing business and acquired organisations, providing clear updates, insights and recommendations throughout the process.

What helps someone succeed

careful practical judgement. Strong professional approach.

Requirements

• Experience in organisational design, cultural integration and project delivery will be key to your success.
• CIPD Level 7 is desirable but not required.
• Bring strong HRBP experience gained within private sector environments undergoing change, transformation or acquisition.

Job details

• This is a hybrid position and will involve limited travel to UK sites including a couple of days a month at the head office in Herefordshire.
• This is a fixed term contract until the end of 2026.
• Work model: Hybrid.