Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.
What is the role?
As an HR Policy Advisor, you will play a crucial role in developing, implementing and maintaining HR policies and procedures and making the relevant adjustments to align with the People First culture and in turn creating policies which can better resonate with our employees.
You will be responsible for advising on HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and best practices and will provide expert guidance to HR teams, ensuring policies align with our organisational goals and legal requirements.
Please note that this is a 1 year fixed-term contract (FTC) based in our Central London office. Following a hybrid work pattern, the expectation is to be onsite 2-3 days per week on average.
What will you be doing?
Support the Global HR Policy & Compliance Manager to develop, review and update HR policies and procedures in line with our Global HR Policy Governance Framework, employment law, organisational needs and best practices.
Keep informed on relevant trends, developments, and best practices updating policies to ensure they remain compliant with the latest legal requirements.
Update policies to become simpler and user friendly, written in engaging language by adhering to our tone of voice guidelines.
Ensure HR policies reflect best practices and support Howden’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategy by working closely with DE&I and legal to ensure policies support a positive workplace culture.
Working with HR Business Partners to ensure employees fully understand the policies and expectations, guidelines on communicating new policies or updates.
Evaluate the impact of policies on different stakeholders and work cross-functionally to enhance the employee experience.
Act as a subject matter expert on HR policy matters for business leaders and HR teams.
What are we looking for?
Previous experience in a similar role, supporting the development and implementation of HR policies within a complex and fast-moving global organisation.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
Ability to interpret legislation and apply it effectively in workplace policies.
Evidence of excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
