People Restructuring Partner

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a professional membership organisation to recruit a People Restructuring Partner. This is a pivotal role in driving a comprehensive organisational restructuring process, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance during a critical period of change.

This fixed-term position focuses on managing a full organisational restructure for a workforce of approximately 160 employees. It requires a hands-on approach, working closely with senior leadership and external advisors to ensure seamless execution.

Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 per annum, plus benefits

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, December 2024 - March 2025

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (9am - 5pm or as per business needs)

Location: UK-based, with office visits required as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a full organisational restructure in collaboration with leadership, legal advisors, and external organisational development consultants.
• Oversee all consultation meetings, including staff-wide and individual consultations.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees at all levels regarding the restructuring process.
• Ensure all processes comply with employment law and internal policies.
• Draft and review new job descriptions.
• Manage redundancy packages and address all employee relations matters arising from the restructure.

Person Specification

• CIPD qualified with a strong understanding of employment law.
• Extensive experience in leading organisational restructures.
• Proven ability to manage consultation meetings effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with external advisors and legal teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced HR professional to lead a significant organisational change project within a respected membership organisation. Apply now to join this transformative journey and play a critical role in shaping the future of this organisation.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.