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Strategic People Partner - M&A

International Permanent View Job Description
The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the company's growth through effective HR integration of acquired businesses. This role involves working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless people-related integration, fostering cultural alignment, employee engagement, and business continuity. During periods of reduced M&A activity, the individual will also support broader HR initiatives.
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  • Highly Attractive Salary

About Our Client

A Global provider of software solutions that offers automated platforms and tools designed to support organizations managing credit and debt processes

Job Description

Pre-Acquisition (Due Diligence)

  • Assess people-related risks and liabilities, including employment contracts, benefits, policies, compensation structures, organizational design, and employee relations matters.
  • Support the development of people-related inputs for financial modeling and risk assessment.
  • Document findings and provide recommendations for integration planning.



Post-Acquisition (Integration)

  • Serve as an HR lead or key contributor in post-acquisition integration projects.
  • Partner with functional integration leaders to develop and implement detailed HR integration plans covering onboarding, benefits harmonization, communications, and alignment.
  • Support change management and communication strategies to ensure a positive employee experience during transitions.
  • Manage employee data migrations, benefits enrolment transitions, and policy alignments.
  • Act as a point of contact for acquired employees on HR-related queries during the integration process.
  • Track integration milestones and report on progress, risks, and issues.



People Partnering (as required)

  • Provide proactive HR advisory and business partnering support during quieter M&A periods.
  • Support the implementation of people projects as well as cyclical processes such as performance, talent, and salary reviews.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders, providing coaching and guidance on people management matters.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years HR experience, with at least 3 years in M&A HR due diligence and/or integration preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, HR operations, and organizational design principles.
  • Experience with international HR projects is a plus.



Key Competencies

  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What's on Offer

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-impact, strategic function that directly contributes to our growth journey. If you enjoy working across diverse teams, tackling complex challenges, and helping shape organizational enviroment during transformative moments.

Contact
Naomi Molloy
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6773883
Phone number
+35312709086

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Director
Sector
Business Services
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Naomi Molloy
Consultant phone
+35312709086
Job reference
JN-062025-6773883