Director, HR Transactions
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Job Summary
Director HR Transactions
At EY we help CEOs and business leaders shape the future of their organisations. With more than 7000 professionals in the UK alone we partner with clients to design bold strategies and deliver transformative change that creates longterm value for people businesses and society.
As our HR M&A practice continues to grow at pace were looking for an exceptional Director to join our UK HR Transactions teamthe leading HR M&A advisory business in EMEIA.
Why This Role Matters
Youll be at the heart of some of the most exciting and highprofile deals in the market advising leading global organisationsincluding private equity digital telecoms and major corporate clientsthrough every stage of the transaction lifecycle.
Working with senior decisionmakers youll shape people strategies that make the difference between a good deal and a great one. If you thrive in fastmoving environments love solving complex challenges and want to influence deals that reshape industries this is the opportunity for you.
What Youll Do
As a Director in HR M&A Transactions you will:
Lead and deliver highimpact projects
- Oversee endtoend HR M&A engagementsfrom due diligence and Day 1 planning to carveouts and postmerger integration.
- Shape and execute peoplefocused transformation programmes that improve organisational performance and deliver value.
Drive strategic thinking
- Develop HR strategies that support M&A goals leveraging EYs global tools insights and methodologies.
- Convert complex data into clear insights to support client decisionmaking.
Empower and guide teams
- Lead and support talented HR M&A consultants through demanding and varied project environments.
- Create a collaborative highperforming team culture.
Grow our business
- Build and nurture client relationships lead business development efforts and play a key role in our gotomarket strategy.
What You Bring
Were looking for someone who combines deep HR expertise with strong consulting capabilities:
- Significant experience in HR M&A HR strategy HR transformation and HR consulting.
- Ability to lead complex fastpaced projects with confidence.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skillscomfortable working closely with senior executives.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into compelling insights.
- A passion for people M&A and building trusted client relationships.
Bonus points for:
- A degree in business finance or a related field.
- Experience working in global or crossborder environments.
Who Thrives Here
This role is perfect for someone who is:
- Motivated and proactive with the drive to deliver exceptional work under changing priorities.
- Analytical and detailoriented but also able to see the bigger commercial picture.
- Teamoriented thriving in environments where collaboration and adaptability matter.
- Curious and ambitious always looking to innovate and push boundaries.
What Youll Get at EY
This role offers exceptional career acceleration and exposure:
- Work with iconic brands across the UK Europe and beyondon deals that truly shape the market.
- A diverse collaborative team culture focused on support coaching and growth.
- Access to leading M&A practitioners and global EY networks.
- Attractive performancelinked compensation and benefits.
- Flexibility in when and where you work.
- A dedicated career counsellor personalised training pathways and opportunities for professional certifications.
- A strong focus on wellbeing through EYs Care & Wellness programme.
If you want to make a real impact in deals shape the future of workforces and grow your career in a highperforming fastgrowing team wed love to meet you.
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