HR Ventures & Acquisition Associate Manager

Location: London (Hybrid)

About the Team
Join our dynamic HR Ventures & Acquisitions (V&A) team — a group of strategic problem solvers who partner closely with Accenture’s deal teams to shape the future of newly acquired companies. From early assessments to full-scale integration, we design and deliver HR solutions that make each acquisition a success — for the business and the people.

We operate across the full M&A lifecycle, working directly with HR Deal Leads, business sponsors, and acquired leadership teams. With high visibility and strategic influence, we collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive seamless integration experiences that align with Accenture’s people-first philosophy.

As an HR V&A Market Practitioner, you'll play a key role in the success of our acquisitions. You’ll be embedded in a variety of M&A projects — leading due diligence, crafting integration strategies, and shaping employee experiences. This is a high-impact role where you’ll bring together insight, innovation, and execution to deliver people solutions that truly matter.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Due Diligence Phase (includes solution development)

• Define and lead the HR due diligence approach — validating data, identifying talent trends, and highlighting risks.

• Influence strategic decisions by presenting actionable insights.

• Partner with global and regional HR experts to co-create people solutions (e.g. Total Rewards, Career Architecture).

• Estimate pre- and post-contract HR costs and shape preliminary integration plans across all HR domains (compensation, benefits, pensions, culture, policies, etc.).

• Collaborate with key stakeholders including Finance, Legal, and Corporate Development.

• Contribute to retention and performance strategies for acquired employees.

Integration Phase:

• Lead HR integration planning and execution — ensuring a smooth and strategic transition for acquired teams.

• Shape compelling employee journeys by aligning global strategies with local realities.

• Design and implement HR processes that support long-term business success — from total rewards and performance to HR tech and policy integration.

• Use data-driven insights to influence key decisions and measure impact.

• Oversee the onboarding experience for acquired employees in partnership with local and global HR.

• Capture and share lessons learned to continuously evolve our M&A playbook.

Core Skills & Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of HR and People Programmes.

• Extensive experience leading HR and change programmes.

• Strong analytical capabilities, including advanced Excel skills.

• Ability to interpret insights and take appropriate actions.

• Expertise in Total Rewards (Compensation, Equity, Benefits, etc.) and reward programme design.

• Strong presentation and PowerPoint skills; confident in presenting to senior leadership.

• Exceptional stakeholder and relationship management with a track record of trusted engagement with senior leaders.

• Proven project management experience across complex, multi-project environments.

• Experience in risk identification, mitigation, and escalation strategies.

• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g. ERP, Performance Management tools) and HR tech innovations.

• Strong commercial acumen, with an understanding of investment cases and how people outcomes impact financial performance.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to play a critical role in high-visibility, business-transforming work. You'll work with passionate, skilled professionals on exciting, fast-moving projects — and see the direct impact of your expertise on both people and performance.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

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