HR Business Partner (M&A) 18 Month FTC

• Office Location: London (Gresham Street)

Company Description

Evelyn Partners is a top ten UK accountancy and advisory firm. Since 1881, we've worked with our clients to unlock opportunities and navigate the challenges of a changing world. As a trusted partner, we bring clarity to clients with complex requirements, shaping solutions that make a difference. Offering a broad range of services spanning business and private client tax advice, assurance and business services, and a suite of advisory and digital services, we work with clients to understand their needs, uncover value, and support every stage of business and life. We believe this is how we can best support our clients' growth.

It's our vision to be the go-to professional services firm for sophisticated businesses and private clients with complex needs, and our success hinges on our people. We are a team of highly skilled and passionate professionals, who are empowered to achieve their career aspirations as we continue to build our business.

It has been announced that the group's professional services business will be re-branded to S&W in Q1 2025.

Job Description

We’re seeking an HR professional with experience of working on integration projects and M&A activity to join our HR Team in London on an 18-month FTC. Focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions, you will support the effective implementation of M&A initiatives, including medium to large acquisitions and business transformation projects, aiding in the smooth transition of employees and minimizing ER impacts.

If you are a strong stakeholder manager who has experience of integrations, TUPE, redundancies, and has strong employment law experience, please apply for more information.

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.
• Managing relationships and expectations effectively with the ability to pivot and find flexible solutions.
• Supporting the effective implementation of change management initiatives, including medium to large acquisitions and business transformation projects, minimizing ER impacts.
• Applying the company's approach to compensation; managing the compensation review and benchmarking activities for their business area.
• Creating and contributing to policy and process development and integrating appropriate processes into newly acquired offices.
• Designing and delivering Management Information, interpreting results to identify trends, and presenting data to senior management.
• Working on complex change projects with the ability to find solutions and plan for a positive outcome.

Qualifications

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and experience in resolving complex people-related issues.
• Strong commercial and business acumen to assess risk and opportunities for the organization.
• Experience of working on integration projects and M&A activity within a multi-site environment.
• Experience of TUPE, exits, and strong employment law knowledge.
• Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong influencing skills and able to adapt style to different audiences.

Professional Qualifications and Education:

• CIPD Qualified

Additional Information

As a colleague here, you will have access to benefits that include:

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications