Senior HR Manager, M&A Lead

Why this job matters

Commercial UK 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. 
 
This exciting role also leads our UK M&A function, accountable for building a highly skilled, diverse and energised team who are commercially savvy, have strong stakeholder management and ensure the voice of HR is heard in these commercial transactions.  

What you’ll be doing

• Leads the UK M&A function on behalf of BT  
• Works across HR to upskill HRBPs on simple transactions enabling the team to focus on priority and high profile deals  
• Works across HR to upskill HRBPs on simple transactions enabling the team to focus on priority and high profile deals  
• 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 
• Resilience 
• Leadership  

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Up to a 15% on-target bonus
• Company car or £5,500 cash alternative
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 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
• Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave

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.