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As the HRIS Acquisitions Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting a high volume of business acquisitions across Europe, with a primary focus on the smooth and efficient integration of these new entities into the company ERP system, Workday.
Based in Spain, you will collaborate closely with HR, IT, and the wider M&A team to ensure that newly acquired businesses are onboarded seamlessly and integrated into Workday, while considering regional nuances, particularly in countries such as Italy, France, and Spain.
You will also lead the development of absence plans, core HCM modules, and onboarding journeys for acquired companies. Your strategic and hands-on approach will help streamline HR processes, ensuring business continuity and compliance across all acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the onboarding and integration of newly acquired businesses into the company's Workday ERP system.
Collaborate with M&A, HR, and IT teams to ensure a smooth transition of HR data and processes from acquisition to integration.
Work closely with stakeholders to align local and regional HR practices with the company’s global Workday standards, ensuring compliance with local labour laws and HR requirements.
Act as the project lead for the integration of acquired companies, managing the timeline, resources, and stakeholders to meet key milestones.
Prioritise and fast-track the integration of high-priority acquisitions, particularly in Spain and across Europe.
Troubleshoot integration challenges and propose solutions to ensure timely and effective HRIS implementation.
Drive the setup and configuration of Workday HCM modules for newly acquired companies, including absence management, core HR, and time tracking.
Support the continuous improvement and optimisation of Workday processes to reflect evolving business needs.
Collaborate with global HRIS teams to ensure alignment with Workday best practices and standards.
Liaise with HR teams, acquisition leads, and regional managers in countries like Spain, Italy, France, Poland and other European regions to ensure clarity of the integration process.
Provide regular updates and reporting to the senior leadership team on integration progress, challenges, and outcomes.
Develop and implement customised onboarding journeys for employees from newly acquired companies, ensuring a positive experience as they transition into the wider organisation.
Qualifications & Experience
Skills & Experience:
4+ years of experience in HRIS management, with a focus on Workday HCM.
Proven track record in integrating multiple acquisitions and supporting M&A activity, particularly in Europe.
Experience in project management, particularly in implementing HR systems in complex, fast-paced environments.
Familiarity with HR practices and labour laws across various European countries (especially Spain, Italy, and France).
Strong expertise in Workday HCM, including absence management, core HR, onboarding, and reporting.
Proficient project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities to address integration challenges.
Language skills:
Fluency in English and Spanish is required; proficiency in French, Italian or Polish is highly desirable.
Personal Attributes:
Strong organisational and time management skills, able to handle tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Detail-oriented, with an emphasis on accuracy and compliance.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, capable of working across cultures and departments
Further information
As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits
Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
Company pension scheme
Very generous maternity and paternity leave packages
A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
Referral schemes
Discounted rates on PIB products
We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to ‘give something back’ interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering Day.
We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass – giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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