HR Adviser (M&A) 18 Month FTC

Evelyn Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

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.

Job Description

We’re seeking a talented individual to join our HR Team in London on an 18 month FTC. Working with the Mergers & Acquisition team, you will play a key role in providing support to the HR Business Partners to deliver M&A activities.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the HR business partners to analyse existing processes and consider best practice working approaches. The role will have exposure to senior leaders and an opportunity to influence future ways of working.

If you come from a large multi-site environment, are highly organised with excellent Excel skills and the ability to manage timelines and processes, please apply for more information.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop relationships across the business in a collaborative manner with the ability to gain credibility and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices.
• Provide support to HR Business Partner to deliver change projects, e.g. restructuring, M&A activities including ability to review organisation charts and consider restructuring and reorganisation.
• Assess risks and communicate effectively back to HRBP’s with observations.
• Provide support on complex employee relations issues and advise on other employee relations issues including the case management of performance improvement plans, sickness absence management, grievances and disciplinaries etc, escalating as required.
• Compile and analyse HR Management Information.
• Provide support on other leaves of absence such as maternity/paternity leave and changes to terms and conditions including flexible working requests etc.

Qualifications

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of HR best practice, employment law and current thinking and developments in HR.
• Excellent analytical skills, including Excel.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities & deliver to deadlines.
• Able to liaise with senior stakeholders and drive strong outcomes.
• Excellent systems and analytical skills, including Excel.
• A background in an M&A focused HR setting preferred.

Additional Information

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.