HR Manager – M&A Integration & Global Business Partnering
Location: Lancaster (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + benefits
Hours: Flexible start between 7am–9am | 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join a fast-growing international business and play a pivotal role in a major M&A HR integration project. Based in Lancaster, this role will support the integration of a recently acquired UK business and then evolve into a broader HR Business Partner position within the company’s global division.
This is a hybrid role offering flexibility, variety, and the chance to work as part of a forward-thinking, international HR function.
The Role
Phase 1 – HR Integration (M&A):
Act as a key member of the HR integration team for the UK acquisition
Support the implementation of global HR policies and processes (e.g. Rewards, Job Architecture, Lifecycle processes, Labour Market Strategy)
Partner with the existing local HR team to understand and align current practices
Provide onsite support to leaders and employees during change and integration activity
Drive communication and foster alignment across global and local HR teamsPhase 2 – HR Business Partnering (post-integration):
Deliver HR Business Partner support to a defined area within the wider global business
Provide guidance on recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, development, and succession planning
Ensure line managers are supported and fully informed on HR policy and best practice
Advise on UK employment law, ER issues, and collective agreements
Participate in wider European or global HR projects based on interest and workloadAbout you:
CIPD level 5 or 7
Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partnering role within a large or international business
Strong working knowledge of UK labour law, tax, and social security
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels
Able to work collaboratively within a matrixed organisation
Highly organised with a proactive, structured approach to delivery
Experience in M&A, HR integration or transformation projects is a strong advantageWhy Apply?
Be at the forefront of a high-profile HR integration programme
Work in a collaborative and supportive global HR team
Flexible hybrid working with autonomy to manage your time
Exposure to international HR projects and career development opportunities