HR Business Partner

Howden Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Birmingham. The role involves delivering aligned HR solutions, supporting transformational activities, and collaborating with leaders. Candidates should possess a strong HR background with proven ability to influence senior leaders, manage ambiguity, and provide data-driven insights. The position supports a hybrid work model with potential travel to operational sites. Join a company that values diversity and empowers its employees.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Diversity support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in commercial environments.
• Strong knowledge of HR disciplines and practices.
• Skilled in influencing senior leaders across diverse businesses.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to translate business strategy into People Plan.
• Support in implementing people initiatives and driving change.
• Collaborate with HR function for tailored solutions.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Strategic HR solutions

Relationship building

Data-driven decision making

Excellent communication

Job description

HR Business Partner page is loaded## HR Business Partnerlocations: Birmingham Central - 45 Church Streettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0015338Howden 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 23,000 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.**Job Title:** HR Business Partner12 Month Fixed Term Contract**Location:** Birmingham - Hybrid (with some weekly travel to core operational sites)**The Role**We are seeking an experienced **HR Business Partner** to deliver commercially aligned HR solutions for our **Howden UK&I Retail** business. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a transformational environment alongside divisional business leaders who are building substantial, customer-focused businesses.You will embed yourself within the business to understand its unique requirements and partner with leaders to provide tailored HR solutions that enable delivery of ambitious growth plans. Working closely with the **Senior HR Business Partner** and collaborating across our wider HR function—including Centres of Expertise in Recruitment, Reward, Talent & Development, and HR Operations—you will help deliver best-in-class people interventions that underpin Howden’s growth and transformation.**Key Responsibilities*** Partner with leaders across Howden UK&I Retail to translate business strategy into an aligned and integrated People Plan.* Support the Senior HR Business Partner in implementing people initiatives and driving transformational change, including M&A activity.* Gather insights into divisional talent needs, aspirations, and challenges to inform HR strategies.* Contribute to recruitment, performance management, leadership planning, and organisational development initiatives.* Collaborate with Centres of Expertise to deliver tailored HR solutions and ensure a seamless employee experience.* Assist with annual compensation processes and ensure robust, transparent reward practices.* Analyse HR data and MI to provide actionable insights that influence business decisions.* Build strong relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted advisor to leaders.* Stay informed on external market trends and apply learnings internally.**About You*** Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in fast-paced, commercial environments (insurance industry experience preferred).* Strong knowledge of all HR disciplines, with ability to deliver both strategic and operational solutions.* Skilled in building relationships across complex, multi-cultural businesses and influencing senior leaders.* Data-driven and tech-savvy, confident in using insights to inform decisions and streamline processes.* Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in dynamic environments.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge constructively and manage difficult conversations.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)