Leads the implementation of HR projects to support the achievement of the HR functional objectives, including but not limited to Projects relating to integration, change transformation and building efficiencies
Holds a strong awareness of business strategy, operational plans and commercial insight with a solid understanding of how the people plan/agenda complements this
Acts as a role model to support in coaching and developing the HR Assistants/ Advisors within the team and provides support and counsel to other Business Partners with their respective business areas
To be a valued people partner, that offers insight, challenge and new innovative thinking to people managers and business leaders
Promotes a high performance management culture to drive the delivery of objectives, working with employees and coaching managers, to ensure a more robust process / framework is in place
Works with the Head of HR and internal stakeholders to deliver on year-end compensation review with data insight and benchmarking process from beginning to end,
Provides technical HR expertise and guidance to the business and to the wider HR team to ensure the management of people resources is cost efficient, effective and compliant with best practice, factoring in legislative and regulatory standards
An active member of the Group ERGs, to provide valuable insight and tangible actions to improve inclusion, diversity, culture and engagement on behalf of DUAL HR and the UK business
Collaborates with the DUAL Marketing and Communications team to ensure a high level of engagem
Additional Information
Who are we?
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
12 month FTC
Full time position, 5 days a week (hybrid working)
A confident HR professional able to lead initiatives directly with business stakeholders to drive high performance and engagement
A motivated team player with strong HR expertise and solid commercial knowledge of employment law, HR trends, organisational and performance development, and reward strategies
An opportunity to partner with UK Underwriting teams to support business plans and foster an entrepreneurial, high‑performing culture
Be part of a fun, collaborative UK HR team
Role overview
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual, with excellent organisational and communication skills and a strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will have the ability to work quickly, efficiently and methodically and have in depth knowledge of HR processes and procedures, including but not limited to employee relations, talent management, performance development and workforce planning, with the ability to lead HR initiatives to drive influence and deliver the HR People Plan to complex and specialised lines of business.
The successful individual will be required to work closely with the Head of HR, respective Business Partners, Chief Underwriting Officer, Chief Distribution Officer as well as the wider UK Underwriting business (Commercial & Specialty), whilst collaborating with the Group HR Centres of Excellences - experience working in a matrix style organisation is essential. You will be able to work in a fast paced, complex and entrepreneurial environment and have the ability to work with a degree of ambiguity that comes with growth and transformational change.
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