Junior HR Business Partner

We are hiring for a Junior HR Business Partner, based within our London Region.  This is a permanent, field-based role covering our London Region and would suit a HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor looking for their first business partnering position.  This role offers a commercially minded HR Business Partner, an excellent opportunity to interpret data and reports into people plans, which sustain and strengthen our culture, drive high performance, and attract and retain the best talent.

Reporting to our HR Business Partner for the London Region, you must be an organised, excellent communicator who takes pride in providing excellent customer service to your stakeholders. 

What we can offer you as a HR Business Partner:

• Competitive benefits package with a performance related bonus scheme 
• Defined Company Car with optional fuel card
• Award winning pension scheme (company contribution up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Share save scheme. 
• Exceptional reward and recognition events.

What you will be doing:

• Partnering with our Depot and Area Managers to identify their individual challenges and support them with the development and implementation of their people initiatives enabling them to hit and exceed their goals.
• Providing support and advice on succession planning, people development, employee relations, recruitment and reviewing our people data.
• Interpreting reports and data to generate meaningful conversations with your managers.
• Working in partnership with the wider HR Team to ensure an excellent and seamless service to our Depots.
• Ensuring that all HR Shared Services tasks are processed effectively, and Employee Relations cases are managed efficiently.

What you will need to qualify for this HR role: 

• Previous HR Generalist experience advising across a broad range of HR issues.
• Demonstrated experience of working at a HR Advisor level or above, with strong working knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to identify performance opportunities and deliver HR solutions that align with the culture of the business.
• Previous experience of working with, understanding, and breaking down HR data to make this information meaningful to your stakeholders.
• A self-starter with the desire to take responsibility for new initiatives and the tenacity to see them through to completion.
• Effective relationship building and networking skills with stakeholders and the wider business
• Proven experience of influencing, coaching and mentoring managers
• Excellent communicator with presentation skills both verbal and written
• Strong organisational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and meet targets and deadlines
• Demonstrable experience of providing an exceptional level of customer service ideally within the trade, retail, construction, or hospitality industry.

How to apply

Good luck with your application.  Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role.  You will also need to attach a CV as part of your application.  Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change.  If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Recruitment Team.

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.