Use case
People workstream in M&A or investment diligence
Download the CSV, open it in Excel or Google Sheets, customise the rows, then upload the finished index to Data Room Builder. The columns are intentionally simple: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Notes.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Organisation | 01.01 Org chart and headcount | — | FTE by team, location, tenure |
| 02 Key People | 02.01 Senior terms | — | Service agreements, notice, restrictive covenants |
| 03 Compensation | 03.01 Pay and bonus | — | Salary bands, bonus schemes, benchmarking |
| 03 Compensation | 03.02 Equity incentives | — | Option plans, grants, leaver treatment |
| 04 Benefits | 04.01 Pensions and insurance | — | Schemes, funding position, obligations |
| 05 Compliance | 05.01 Policies and disputes | — | Handbook, grievances, tribunal history |
| 06 Contingent Workforce | 06.01 Contractors | — | Agreements and classification analysis |
| 07 Retention | 07.01 Deal impact | — | Change-of-control triggers and retention plans |
Implementation tips
- Reconcile headcount to payroll, not the HRIS — diligence counts people who get paid.
- Leaver treatment under the option plan drives deal mechanics; surface it early.
- Keep tribunal/grievance detail in a restricted folder with clean-team access.
FAQs
What HR issues most often delay signing?
Change-of-control triggers in senior contracts and unfunded pension obligations.
Are contractor files HR or tax?
Both — contracts sit here, while quantified misclassification exposure lives with tax.