HR Adviser (M&A) 18 Month FTC

Evelyn; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

• 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 of 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 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 ideal 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 have the ability to manage timelines and processes, please apply for more information.

As HR Adviser, your responsibilities will include, among others:

• Establishing and developing 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.
• Providing support to HR Business Partners to deliver change projects, e.g., restructuring, M&A activities, including the ability to review organisation charts and consider restructuring and reorganisation.
• Assessing risks and communicating effectively back to HRBPs with observations.
• Providing support on complex employee relations issues and advising on other employee relations matters, including the case management of performance improvement plans, sickness absence management, grievances, and disciplinaries, escalating as required.
• Compiling and analysing HR Management Information.
• Providing support on other leaves of absence such as maternity/paternity leave and changes to terms and conditions, including flexible working requests.

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 proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Able to liaise with senior stakeholders and drive strong outcomes.
• Excellent systems and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel.
• A background in an M&A focused HR setting is preferred.

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