HR Operations Specialist - Acquisition Integration
A Leading Financial and Analytics business are looking to hire a HR Operations Specialist, who ideally holds some experience in Acquisition Integration
- £400pd - £550 a day - Outside IR35
- Based in London, City.
- Hybrid Working - 2 days in the office- but flexible
HR Operations Specialist (M&A) Acquisition Integration
About the role
As an HR M&A Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in the successful integration of employees and operations following mergers and acquisitions.
You'll be the execution arm of HR during integration's, leading change management efforts and collaborating closely with our Corporate Development team and HR colleagues globally.
This role combines operational excellence with strategic communication to ensure smooth transitions and high employee adoption.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead HR process execution for acquisition integrations across UK & EMEA,
- Develop and implement change management strategies to support employee adoption and reduce resistance.
- Analyze and document acquired company HR policies, practices, and procedures.
- Communicate and execute on specific integration milestones.
- Track and report on HR integration progress and risks, coordinating solutions with cross-functional teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in employee integration and onboarding processes.
- Support ad hoc projects requiring change management and HR business analysis.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources or HR consulting.
- HR Generalist background preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation, and benefits (EU-wide experience is a plus).
- Previous experience in M&A or change management initiatives strongly preferred.
Tools & Systems:
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with HR systems (Oracle HCM, Workday, SAP, UKG, etc.)
- SmartSheet knowledge is a plus.
Skills:
- Strong project and time management skills with a bias for action.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Comfortable in fast-paced, changing environments.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
