HR Advisor

Howdens Joinery is looking for a skilled Human Resources Advisor to join our talented HR team. In this role, you will provide HR support across a variety of functions, with primary accountability for supporting the recently established service function, including field-based installation teams, as well as our solid surface manufacturing sites. While your main office will be in Normanton, the position has a multi-site remit covering our Spalding Moor, Normanton, and Howden facilities in Yorkshire. This is a key role within the business, supporting multiple sites and offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional with strong generalist expertise.

Location | Normanton & Multi-site 

Contract | Full-time/Permanent 

What will I be doing as an HR Advisor:

Reporting to an HR Business Partner, this HR Advisor role offers a people-focused HR professional an excellent opportunity to partner with our operational teams at both sites.  An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills, you will be able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, commercial business and ensure that our people's priorities are driven successfully throughout your areas. 

As an HR Advisor, you will have a proven generalist track record across the people agenda; ER, recruitment, development, and involvement in strategic projects. As an excellent influencer, you will be able to challenge your stakeholders appropriately and utilise your knowledge and expertise to advise and question our approach, ensuring that you listen and add value in an engaging and confident manner. You will also be actively involved in key HR projects and be able to contribute your ideas to enhance the service we provide to the business.

What do you need to qualify for the HR Advisor:

• Experience working in a partnering capacity in a fast-paced HR team.
• Able to provide advice to your stakeholders in a considered manner, utilising the subject matter experts of learning and development, recruitment and ER within our HR function.  
• Sound knowledge and understanding of HR practice and current employment legislation and how it applies in an operational context where there are significant peaks in demand.
• Excellent relationship skills and the ability to partner closely with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in an operational environment.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a business-related subject.
• Working towards or already a member of CIPD.
• Analysis of MI to inform business decisions, together with sound IT skills, including experience in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and basic Excel.

What can we offer you as an HR Advisor:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus
• Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
• Staff discount
• Ongoing support and development
• Free lunch at our on-site canteen (site dependent) 
• Free onsite car parking
• A friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to Apply:

The closing date is Sunday, 4th January, and successful applicants will be contacted in the New Year.

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.

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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