Interim Business Partner

We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant with specialist expertise in TUPE and post-acquisition integration to support a significant organisational change programme.

Field/Remote based with regular travel to offices when required; 6 Month FTC.

• Support the Group and Divisional M&A Team in completing the full TUPE process including due diligence, employee liability information, consultation planning, and transfer execution.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders, managers, and HR colleagues on all TUPE-related matters, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and deliver consultation materials, communications, and engagement plans for impacted employee groups.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, HR, and operational teams to ensure all statutory obligations and internal governance requirements are met.
• Support the design and implementation of integration plans covering organisational structure, policies, processes, culture, and ways of working.
• Conduct policy audits and harmonisation work, recommending updates and supporting change implementation.
• Manage employee relations issues arising from the transfer, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution.
• Provide coaching and support to managers to build capability in handling change and embedding new practices.
• Track project milestones, maintain accurate documentation, and report progress to key stakeholders.

• Proven experience leading TUPE transfers, ideally in complex or multi site environments.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law relating to TUPE, consultation, and organisational change.
• Demonstrated experience in post-merger or post-acquisition integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong project management capability and ability to work at pace.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes to tight timelines.
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.

• Business phone
• Company events & fun days
• Company pension scheme
• Referral programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Not Applicable

Full-time

Human Resources

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