Business Analyst - HR Process

HIBL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HIBL is searching for an experienced Business Analyst specializing in HR processes for a fixed-term contract role in London. This position is crucial for driving HR transformation within a global project, demanding collaboration with diverse teams and in-depth process analysis. Ideal candidates will have a solid background as Business Analysts, excellent analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in key tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in HR or process-related projects.
• Able to work in demanding environments, ideally in professional or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams on HR processes.
• Conduct data analysis and create process documentation.
• Monitor process effectiveness and gather feedback for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Education

University or college degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Visio

Job description

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Business Analyst - HR Process

Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 27, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R0013049

Role Objective

Here at Howden, we are transforming the way we deliver HR services to our business and this is an exciting time to join our evolving HR function as we look to drive commercially aligned and strategic HR support to our stakeholders. We are seeking an experienced Business Process Analyst on a 12-month fixed term contract to play a key role in delivering global HR business processes in support of our HR transformation journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a global HR project which includes engaging stakeholders to analyse and define processes within the context of their local legal requirements.

Key responsibilities include

• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams and be able to articulate processes in a global and local context
• Conduct data analysis and process mapping of the current and future business processes
• Ensure projects align with governance standards and best practices.
• Develop and implement relevant processes and technologies to optimise the organisation’s internal operations
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of processes, gathering feedback and making necessary adjustments.
• Create process documentation and guidelines, including standard operating procedures and workflow diagrams.
• Provide training and support to team members on best practices
• Support wider HR projects and programmes with data analysis and project coordination activities

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive with a focus on delivering results

Qualifications and experience

• University or college degree
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst/Change Analyst/Process Analyst, preferably in HR or other process related projects
• Demonstrable experience of working in a demanding environment, preferably a professional services or financial services organisation
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Visio
• Previous experience related at least one area of the employee lifecycle beneficial

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.

About Us

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 17,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $38bn of premiums for our clients.

Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold.

The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.