Job Description
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EY is one of the largest global consulting organisations, with more than 7,000 professionals. We help CEOs and business leaders design and deliver transformative strategies across the entire enterprise, to help build long-term value to all stakeholders. Due to rapid expansion, we are now looking for candidates to join our UK team and we want you to explore our HR M&A Director Role.
The opportunity
For our fast growing Team, we are looking for a candidate to join the HR M&A Team, focused on providing full support for transaction services dedicated to our clients, who are the biggest and most impactful companies across the globe. We are seeking to further expand our team with HR M&A Consultants who work across a range of sectors, that include Private Equity, Digital and Telecoms. You’ll advise clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions use your intellectual guile and enthusiasm to apply your technical skills across the M&A and transformation lifecycle.
Your Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage HR M&A projects – end-to-end from Due Diligence over Day 1 preparation to Carve-out / Post Merger Integration for the HR part of a transaction
Develop and manage HR strategy and transformation projects, including People driven transformation, leveraging EY global enablers and tools
Support our HR M&A consultants and manage the team(s) during projects
Drive business development, take part in negotiations with clients and be support our go to market strategy Skills and attributes for success
Relevant experience in managing complex business projects
Internal and external business development acumen
Creativity, innovation, problem solving skills
Ability to organise work efficiently and meet deadlines
Your background
Strong HR-related experience or HR consulting experience. HR / HR Strategy, HR M&A or similar positions will be treated as a great plus
Outstanding interpersonal skills and consulting attitude - can demonstrate the skills and experience required to operate in a client-facing role within a professional services firm
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS PowerPoint, Excel analysis and modelling)
Ability to perform analysis and synthesise data into useful insights
Ideally, you’ll also have
A degree in a business/finance related subject
Experience working in an International environment
What We Look For
We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for HR and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals
What Working At EY Offers
Possibility to work with top brands across UK and Europe and other global players
Innovative and varied consulting activities
Outstanding career opportunities through individual support, challenging project work and a strong EY network
Opportunity to learn from experience Strategy and M&A practitioners
Attractive remuneration package linked to your individual and team performance
Culture of support, coaching and open feedback
Additional Benefits
Qualifications and certificates
Diverse experience in a variety of teams
An individual training map
Flexible time and place of work
Dedicated Career Counsellor
EY Care & Wellness program
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Professional Services
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 23, 2025
Job Type:
Human Resources
Location:
United Kingdom
Company:
EY
Ready to Apply?
Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.