HR Business Partner (M&A) - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. 

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. 

What you will be doing?
We’re seeking a talented individual to join our HR team in London as HR Business Partner (M&A) for an initial 18 month period.  Working closely with the wider HR team and management team to support the delivery of key objectives in the context of the people agenda. Working in partnership with the business the HR Business Partner will combine an understanding of the organisation and its context with HR expertise, in order to tailor business solutions and develop effective interventions, to meet organisational needs, now and in the future. Focusing on Mergers and Acquisition you will support the effective implementation of M&A initiatives, including medium to large acquisitions and business transformation projects.

As HR Business Partner, your responsibilities will include among others

• Working collaboratively and commercially with the ability to influence the development and delivery of the people strategy from an M&A perspective.
• To support the effective implementation of change management initiatives, including medium to large acquisitions and business transformation projects, minimising ER impacts.
• Manages relationships and expectations to provide proactive, commercially sound insights and flexible solutions to address HR challenges across the organisation.
• Advise and coach managers through a range of employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters.
• Design and deliver Management Information (MI), interpret results to identity trends which translate to HR initiatives, present and interpret data to senior management.
• To assist the HR Operations team to meet performance objectives and deliver a commercial, customer focused approach across all activities in the department.

To be successful in this role, you should have

• In depth knowledge of UK employment law and experience in resolving complex people related issues
•  Proven experience of working on M&As from within a multi-site environment.
• Strong commercial and business acumen in order to assess risk and opportunities for the organisation
• Ability to work at pace and deliver against established personal and team targets.
• Has gravitas and is able to build credibility easily
• Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong influencing skills and is able to adapt style to different audiences

Professional Qualifications and Education

• CIPD Qualified

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include 

• Competitive salary 

• Private medical insurance 

• Life assurance 

• Pension contribution  

• Hybrid working model (role dependent) 

• Generous holiday package 

• Option to purchase additional holiday 

• Shared parental leave 

• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Season ticket loan 

• Eye care support 

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.  

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.