Human Resources Advisor

Howdens Joinery is looking for an experienced Human Resources Advisor with a thorough generalist HR background to join our Manufacturing site in Runcorn, Cheshire. This is a 6-month fixed term opportunity on a part-time basis of 22.5 hours per week over three days, with the possibility of a longer-term or permanent appointment, and a fantastic opportunity to join a successful FTSE100 company, working closely with the HR Business Partner, to deliver a first-class HR service to the site.

What can we offer you as an Human Resources Advisor:

• Competitive Salary + bonus
• Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday pro rata + bank holidays
• Staff discount
• Ongoing support and development
• Free onsite car parking
• Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition.

What will I be doing as an Human Resources 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 onsite. 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. An excellent influencer, you will be able to challenge your stakeholders appropriately and use your knowledge and expertise to advise and question our approach, ensuring that you listen and add value engagingly and confidently. 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 I need to Qualify for the Human Resources Advisor:

• Achieved a minimum Level 3 CIPD qualification ideally working towards level 5
• Previous experience driving attendance management.
• Ability to deliver training to first line managers on HR policies / procedures.
• Experience working in a partnering capacity in a fast-paced HR team.
• Able to provide advice to 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.
• Experience working in an operational environment.
• Analysis of MI to inform business decisions, together with sound IT skills, including experience in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and basic Excel.

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 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

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 one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to Apply:

We’re 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 as an HR Advisor, then we’re keen to hear from you.

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