People and Productivity Analyst

Howdens Joinery, the UK’s number one Trade Kitchen Supplier, is seeking to hire a People and Productivity Analyst to lead on evaluating depot performance, optimising resource allocation and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and sales growth. This includes collecting and analysing workforce data, setting and monitoring productivity metrics, and providing actionable insights to support depots to grow sales. You will partner with HR, the Trade Leadership team and Trade Support teams to drive data-driven decisions that improve employee performance, engagement, and overall depot productivity.  Based in our Raunds, Northamptonshire office four days a week and one day working from home. 

Reporting to the HR Director for Trade, this is a great opportunity to influence and steer the next phase of digital in a FTSE 100, decentralised business.  You will bring your commercial experience to simplify our user journeys, drive continual growth in traffic and work in partnership with your cross functional stakeholders to drive performance.

What we can offer you as a People and Productivity Analyst

• Competitive benefits package with a company performance related bonus scheme
• Award winning pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year and opportunity to buy extra holidays. 
• On-site subsidised restaurant
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Share save scheme. 
• Exceptional reward and recognition events 

What you’ll be doing as a People and Productivity Analyst  

• Analysing Trade sales and workforce data (e.g., headcount, labour costs, turnover, sales performance) to identify trends and areas of opportunity
• Developing, tracking, and reporting on key productivity metrics and performance indicators.
• Partnering with HR and regional teams to optimise resource allocation.
• Recommending process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, productivity and sales growth
• Preparing regular reporting and presentations for the Trade leadership team with actionable insights.
• Using analytics tools and software to create dashboards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop strategies that improve employee engagement and reduce turnover
• Keeping informed about workforce planning best practices and industry benchmarks

What you’ll need as a People and Productivity Analyst

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills
• High levels of focus, energy, drive, and resilience
• Proactive, curious and resolution driven.
• Data-driven decision making
• Critical thinking and innovation
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Strong influencing skills
• Tenacious and commercially astute

About Howdens:

As the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, Howdens proudly supports over 460,000 trade professionals through our network of 900+ depots. As a constituent of the FTSE 100 and with sales of £2.3 billion in 2024, we continue to expand, offering exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. 

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.  

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