Recruitment Business Partner

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people 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 of 18,000 employees across over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many reasons, but they stay for one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart and why our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whether your priorities are work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, or volunteering, you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

At Howden Group, we are transforming how we deliver recruiting services. In this newly created position as a Recruitment Business Partner, you can truly make a difference to our organization.

As part of the recruitment team, you will provide highly visible, effective end-to-end recruitment solutions to find the best talent for our business. You will ensure we attract and retain diverse, high-caliber talent to build the strategic capabilities we need for the future. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within an organization where there is real potential to make an impact, grow, and develop in a fast-moving, transformational business.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner for Howden Consumer & Local Commercial, this position is key to driving recruitment best practices and providing high-touch business partnering support as we embed and promote our recruitment model.

The successful candidate will have experience in embedding consistent recruitment practices across multiple sites and hiring in fast-paced, highly commercial, entrepreneurial environments. Additionally, experience in delivering beyond day-to-day operations and working with the wider HR team and Centres of Expertise (CoE) on strategic HR initiatives is essential. In summary, this is a great opportunity for a highly commercial and progressive recruiter to join us on an exciting growth journey.

Key Accountabilities

1. Embed best practice hiring tools and techniques to support the decentralized recruitment model across Howden Consumer & Local Commercial.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders to build the recruitment brand and encourage manager engagement at all levels.
3. Lead strategic Talent Acquisition initiatives with CoEs and HRBPs, aligned with the wider HR plan to drive business growth and a high-performance culture.
4. Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, from initiation to onboarding and pre-hire activities.
5. Act as an employer brand ambassador, delivering a first-class candidate experience at all stages.
6. Work closely with HR and line managers to understand resourcing needs.
7. Proactively source talent using various organic channels like social media, online forums, and CV databases.
8. Maintain and develop assessment tools as needed.
9. Provide best practice advice to hiring managers, influence decision-making, and promote inclusive hiring practices.
10. Produce regular recruitment reports, ensuring D&I considerations are integrated.
11. Coach managers to improve interviewing and selection skills, and educate the wider business on recruitment approaches.
12. Maintain the Workday Recruiting ATS for accurate reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

1. Experienced recruiter with an eye for spotting talent for current and future roles.
2. Strategic thinker capable of supporting broader initiatives and projects.
3. Enthusiastic, collaborative team player with a drive to create a positive work environment.
4. Commercial awareness and stakeholder understanding.
5. Excellent communication and influencing skills.
6. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, generating quality candidate pipelines under tight deadlines.
7. Strong attention to detail and independence in work.
8. Adaptability, quick thinking, and a proactive attitude.

What We Offer in Return

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity—there is no one Howden type. We seek individuals who share our values:

• Our successes come from those brave enough to try new things.
• We support each other through everyday moments and larger challenges.
• We aim to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to providing accommodations to align roles with your needs, including flexible hours and hybrid working options where possible. If you're interested but have concerns, apply anyway—if your profile fits, we will assist with any adjustments needed.

*Note: Not all roles can accommodate flexible working hours or locations. Contact your Recruitment Partner for details.

Permanent position. Please note, if you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more info.

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Created on 28/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom