HR Acquisitions Adviser

We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.   

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them. 

What does Access offer you?  

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.  

On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you’re with us), and a matched pension scheme, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

About you:  

You’re a collaborative team player with a passion for delivering an exceptional experience to newly acquired employees. Working within the ES Acquisitions and Change team, you’ll thrive as a trusted adviser to leaders, helping them develop best-practice leadership skills. You’re proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement—always looking for ways to make things better every day.

You bring strong experience in employee relations case management, a solid understanding of UK employment law (including TUPE), and a genuine interest in employee engagement. You’re equally curious about expanding and developing your knowledge of international employment law to support global integration and best practices. You enjoy working in a truly global team, partnering across regions to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. You know how to drive high performance through people and leaders, and you enjoy working on
projects that make a real impact

• Lead acquisition due diligence and integration support - Conduct thorough risk assessments for new acquisitions, make strategic recommendations for mitigation, and collaborate with legal counsel on complex UK and European employment matters whilst deputising for the ES Programme Lead when required.

• Drive employee relations and leadership development - Provide expert guidance on performance, absence, grievance, redundancy and disciplinary matters, whilst coaching leaders to build capability and confidence in managing people effectively, including upskilling new team members.

• Manage harmonisation and onboarding programmes - Partner with HR specialists to harmonise employment contracts, lead engagement initiatives for newly acquired employees, and participate in All-Hands communications to support successful integration.

• Deliver strategic insights and continuous improvement - Design and deliver practical workshops, analyse trends to produce actionable reports, maintain compliance documentation, and actively seek feedback to drive continuous improvement across all integration processes.

Your skills and experiences might also include:   

• Proven HR expertise with strong employee relations focus - Currently operating at HR Adviser level in fast-paced environments (ideally technology) with hands-on generalist HR background and excellent judgment in managing multiple priorities.

• Comprehensive employment law knowledge - In-depth understanding of UK employment law and TUPE regulations, with willingness to develop international employment law expertise for global operations.

• Adaptable and resilient professional - Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change whilst maintaining high performance standards, with full driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

• Tech-savvy collaborative team player - Excellent IT skills including MS Office and AI tools, combined with proactive, energetic approach and strong collaboration skills that thrive in global environments.

What are we all about?  

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used.

With over 9,300 talented individuals driving innovation and customer excellence, we’re shaping the future of work. And we want you to be part of it. At Access, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, high-performing culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. If you’re excited about this role - even if your experience doesn’t tick every box - you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

We believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. So why not join our vibrant team, where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you

Let’s make a difference together.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.