Head of Global People MA (London or EMEA based)

Job description
Head of People MA
London or EMEA based

Application deadline: 30th August 2025

About the role
The Head of Global People MA is responsible for leading the Global People MA Centre of Excellence, reporting to VP, Global People Integration. The role drives the global strategy for people-related matters in all MA transactions (mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures), working closely with various internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful talent and organizational integration across all business segments and lines.

This is an influential role balancing strategic planning, business management, and project management. The role involves both leadership and hands-on project execution, requiring specialist MA knowledge.

Key stakeholders include Corporate Development, Chief People Officer, Executive Sponsors, Regional and Country Business Partners, and various People Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Total Rewards and Talent Management, as well as cross-functional leads in Digital Technology, Finance, Communications, Legal, and Operations.

The role will ideally be based in the UK or Europe however, being global in scope, with direct reports and stakeholders across the world, there will be some flexibility required on working hours. The role is hybrid, with occasional travel to the nearest CBRE office and offices internationally.

What you will be doing:
• Lead the Global People MA Centre of Excellence, in collaboration with the VP, People Integration.
• Set strategic direction aligned with the Global People Roadmap and People Integration strategy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Global MA leads on all transactions, fostering strong partnerships and advising on best practices.
• Cultivate a collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement by tracking process inefficiencies and evolving tools and playbooks.
• Provide regular reporting on People Integration activities and KPIs to the People Leadership Team.
• Identify and mitigate risks and integration challenges, leveraging People integration strategies.
• Utilize and promote People Team methodologies, frameworks, and governance structures, including documentation of plans, timelines, RACI, and RAID.
• Coordinate MA integration aspects such as risk management, governance, and people system integrations.
• Collaborate with People Business Partners, COEs, and leaders to assess operational impacts in line with global or regional strategies.
• Work closely with the broader MA team on culture, change management and communications and developing appropriate approaches throughout the integration.
• People Diligence and Integration Processes

The role oversees the entire People Diligence and Integration process globally, including:
• Due Diligence
• Managing the People Integration budget
• Organizational design
• Managing offer letters and terms and conditions processes
• Assessing total rewards including compensation and benefits for executives
• Job title mapping
• HR systems and People operations integration
• Policy and practice reconciliation and harmonization
• Talent acquisition and management integration
• People communications, Day 1 planning, onboarding, and FAQs

What you will need:
The ideal candidate should have:
Minimum experience in 10 MA transactions with extensive background in HR MA consulting or HR MA at a multinational corporate

Working at CBRE
When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

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About CBRE
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and SP 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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