Overview
Senior HRBP - M&A role at Frazer Jones. 12 month fixed term contract. Global PE backed business in the automotive sector seeking a strategic Senior People Business Partner to lead on global Merger and Acquisitions activity in a high-growth environment.
This is a great opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing global business, working at the heart of complex transactions and cultural integrations. You’ll be the go-to expert for HR due diligence, employment law compliance, and post-deal integration – making a real difference in how people and businesses come together.
Responsibilities
* Lead on the people strategy from the identification of a potential acquisition, conducting thorough HR due diligence to uncover risks, liabilities, and opportunities.
* Navigate employment legislation across multiple jurisdictions, managing M&A and TUPE processes with precision.
* Design and deliver HR integration plans that reflect strategic business goals and cultural alignment.
* Collaborate with legal, finance, and operational teams to ensure transactions are executed smoothly with a people-first approach.
* Shape change management and communication strategies to support employees through transition.
* Support onboarding, cultural integration, and performance tracking to deliver long-term value from the acquisition.
* Build strong relationships with external advisors and local HR teams; stay ahead of employment trends (particularly in Eastern Europe) to inform leadership decisions with timely insights.
Experience & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, or related field
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR roles related to M&A, ideally in a global or pan-European context
* Strong working knowledge of TUPE and employment law across multiple jurisdictions
* Experience working in or with Eastern European markets
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence cross-functional teams
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Commercially minded with a focus on strategic outcomes while maintaining a strong culture
* Demonstrated analytical skills; comfortable with data and what it can deliver
* Ability to build relationships and demonstrate trust quickly
* Ideally fluent in one or more Eastern European languages; if not, experience leading M&A activity in Eastern European countries
Contract details
12-month fixed term contract; would consider a 4 day week.
Start Date
ASAP – ideally able to start within 4 weeks.
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Repair and Maintenance
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