Hr Manager

Description:

Isio is seeking a skilled and experienced HR Manager – M&A Lead to join its growing HR function. This pivotal role will take ownership of managing all people-related aspects of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), including TUPE transfers, HR due diligence, organisational integration, and employee engagement throughout the transaction lifecycle.

The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to the business, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams including Legal, Risk, Finance, and IT, ensuring all HR implications are proactively identified and managed. The role also includes elements of Employee Relations and HR Process Management between deals, supporting consistency and operational efficiency across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Deal (Due Diligence & Structuring):

• Conduct comprehensive HR due diligence, identifying risks and opportunities

• Analyse employment structures, compensation, pensions, and regulatory concerns

• Collaborate with legal to assess TUPE obligations and input into deal structuring

• Provide structured reports and recommendations for risk mitigation

Deal Execution & TUPE:

• Lead all Day 1 HR activities and ensure successful execution of the transaction

• Manage full TUPE lifecycle, including consultations and employee communications

• Coordinate with employee representatives and support post-transfer processes

Post-Deal Integration / Separation:

• Define and implement integration/separation strategies aligned with business goals

• Harmonise employment terms, policies, and organisational design

• Coordinate with Reward, Payroll, and HR systems teams for readiness and accuracy

Change Management:

• Drive onboarding, engagement, and cultural alignment for acquired teams

• Identify retention risks and communicate effectively during transitions

• Work with internal Comms teams to ensure consistent and empathetic messaging

Strategic & Operational Leadership:

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to senior stakeholders

• Develop and refine repeatable HR playbooks and frameworks for M&A execution

• Track and report on HR milestones and deal outcomes

Employee Relations & BAU:

• Manage ER cases with internal HR services, ensuring compliance and fairness

• Provide general HR support during quieter periods

• Promote consistent HR policy application across teams

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in HR, Law, Business, or related field

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent (strongly preferred)

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and TUPE

• Exceptional organisational, project management, and senior stakeholder engagement skills

• High integrity, discretion, and capability in handling sensitive data

• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency and data analysis capability

What’s in it for You:

• Exposure to high-impact M&A activity in a fast-growing, PE-backed professional services firm

• Career development within a collaborative and people-focused environment

• Access to hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Opportunity to contribute to the cultural and strategic growth of the business