HR Programme Lead

Howden Group Holdings; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance firm is seeking an HR Programme Lead to enhance the execution of global HR Operations initiatives. This role involves leading complex programmes and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong programme management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives effectively, fostering collaboration within a diverse international team.

Qualifications

• Strong programme management mindset with a track record of managing complex initiatives.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Experience aligning people practices with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of global HR Operations initiatives.
• Ensure efficiency and scalability of people practices.
• Support operational excellence through strategic programme delivery.

Job description

Overview

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.

As our organisation continues to evolve and scale, we are seeking a strategic and delivery-focused HR Programme Lead to drive the execution of global HR Operations initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of HR strategy and programme delivery, ensuring that our people practices are efficient, scalable, and aligned with broader transformation goals.

The successful candidate will bring a strong programme management mindset, capable of leading complex initiatives across multiple workstreams, managing interdependencies, and delivering outcomes that support both operational excellence and strategic ambition.