Talent Acquisition Advisor

Who are we? 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.

Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruitment Advisor to join our team. This role is uniquely split between managing European contract creation and process review, and contributing to group projects and process optimisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for improving HR processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• European Contracts: Working alongside the TA Leads to manage the end-to-end process for drafting European contracts. Ensure compliance with European employment laws and regulations. Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS) and HR systems with accurate candidate and New Joiner information. Build and maintain a series of process maps and guides on European hiring, as well as keeping offer documentation up to date for applicable countries.
• Group Projects and Process Optimisation: Assist the wider TA team in HR group projects aimed at improving recruitment processes and overall HR efficiency, as well as ad-hoc recruitment support. Analyse current recruitment processes and identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies and best practices. Collaborate with the wider HR Centres of Expertise (COEs) to streamline HR processes and enhance the candidate experience. Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in recruitment, preferably with an understanding of European markets.
• Knowledge of European employment laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in process optimisation and project management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using Workday and other HR software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What do we offer in return? A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new. We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges. We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

Reasonable adjustments: We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working. If you’re excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.