HR Business Partner

London Insurance Life; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Greater London is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support the Specialty business. The role involves providing hands-on support across various HR activities such as employee relations, talent development, and engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of UK employment law and excellent communication skills, helping to drive a positive workplace culture. The position requires a proactive mindset and offers opportunities for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in international matrixed organisations as an HR Business Partner.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated understanding of HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on HR policies.
• Support organisational change initiatives.
• Manage complex employee relations matters.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Strong relationship building

Understanding of UK employment law

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

HR Business Partner page is loaded## HR Business Partnerlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 25, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0015797**The Role**We are looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Business Partner to support our Specialty business. This role is perfect for someone with a solid HR Business Partnering foundation who is ready to take the next step in their career, working closely with senior HR colleagues and business leaders across Howden to drive a commercially aligned people agenda.As a key member of the Specialty HR team, you will provide hands-on support across a range of HR activities, including employee relations, talent development, engagement, and HR operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.**What you'll do**Business Partnering* Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and best practices.* Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce planning.* Assist in the implementation of HR strategies that enhance business performance and employee experience.* A hands-on HR Business Partner. In this role, you will work on both strategic and operational HR matters developing effective relationships with key stakeholders.Employee Relations & Engagement* Support the business to manage complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.* Support employee engagement initiatives, helping to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.* Collaborate with leaders to address feedback from employee surveys and drive continuous improvement.Talent & Development* Support the Talent team across the talent management and succession planning processes, working closely with managers to identify and develop future leaders of the Howden Group.* Coordinate learning and development initiatives, ensuring employees have access to the right training and career growth opportunities.* Work alongside the Group Talent Acquisition team on external hiring and internal mobility* Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across group functions.HR Operations & Compliance* Work with the centres of expertise to ensure HR policies and procedures remain up to date and are adopted by the assigned business unit.* Working with the Reward COE to manage the annual performance and reward cycle for assigned business units, including salary reviews and bonuses.* Analyse HR data and trends, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.**Who we're looking for*** Exposure to and experience in international matrixed organisations and demonstrable track record as a HR Business Partner within similar fast paced, dynamic sectors where challenges are dealt with quickly and efficiently* Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.* Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.* Excellent communication and organisational skills.* CIPD qualification (Level 5 or working towards Level 7) or equivalent experience.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.