HR Manager, M&A

Job Req ID: 41123

Posting Date: 13 Nov 2024

Function: HR

Unit: Business

Location: 1 Braham Street, London, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Locations: London, Bristol, Birmingham

Closing Date: 6.12.2024

Why this job matters

UK Commercial M&A Transactions are high-profile endeavors that require significant capital investment from BT and entail managing considerable legal liabilities. These transactions are highly customized, featuring complex, non-repeatable elements. The role holder is among the few experts within the bid group, providing critical advice not only on the commercial HR aspects but also on the regulatory implications and complexities inherent in commercial transactions.

What you’ll be doing

The role holder advises on and frequently takes the lead on all HR aspects of M&A transactions including: acquisition, divestiture, JV arrangements and integration. In addition advises and takes the lead on all HR aspects of large complex commercial transactions involving people transfers.
Works in collaboration with Senior Managers in Legal M&A,
Corporate Finance M&A and Pensions, to ensure transactions are executed and people risks are managed appropriately. This will involve being responsible for all HR elements (including TSAs or longer term commercial agreements) by collaborating where necessary with other internal teams.
Develop key partnerships with internal and external suppliers and stakeholders.
Influences senior management thinking on the employee experience, benefit and risk impacts.

The Skills and Experience You'll Need

Requires ability to work across all CFUs and deal with Group issues / pan-BT projects.
Skills in learning business areas fast, applying internal and external experience to complex matters and applying knowledge to develop clear people solutions.
Good analytical and OD skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication
skills
Ability to influence and challenge decisions where necessary
Significant experience of advising on, and successful delivery of the HR aspects of major commercial transactions.
Requires a good knowledge of BT’s strategic goals, and commercial operations, to ensure that advice is aligned and supportive. They need to be able to challenge colleagues where proposed investment decisions are not consistent with HR advice, to ensure that decisions are reached on an appropriate risk basis.
In depth knowledge of people related risks and experience of leading HR due diligence on major transactions
Experience of successful programme/transaction deployment against target and delivered to time and budget.
Significant experience of managing key stakeholders (N2/N-3) and SMEs in a commercial project environment.

Benefits

Up to a 10% on-target bonus
BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
World-class training and development opportunities
Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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