Job Specifications
Company 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
What you will be doing?
We’re seeking a HR professional with experience of working on integration projects and M&A activity to join our HR Team in London on an initial 18 month FTC. Focusing on Mergers and Acquisition you will support the effective implementation M&A initiatives, including medium to large acquisitions and business transformation projects, aiding in the smooth transition of employees and minimising ER impacts.
If you are a strong stakeholder manager who has experience of due diligence, TUPE, redundancies and has strong employment law experience.
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.
Qualifications
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&A due diligence 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
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.
About the Company
As the fastest growing UK top ten accountancy firm, we’ve been there, as a trusted partner, helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
In a world that is constantly evolving we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that really make a difference.
Since 1881, we’ve been a trusted partner, building a legacy on expertise, simplicity, and an unrelenting commitment to client success.
It is our vision to be the go-to p...
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