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Howdens Joinery has a great opportunity for an experienced and credible HR Business Partner to join our South East region. Ideally placed in Kent, you will need to be comfortable with  travelling across the South East region as you’ll act as a trusted partner to the Regional Director, working closely with leaders across the depot network to shape the people agenda and deliver impactful, commercially focused HR support.  

We’re looking for someone who is confident operating at pace, brings a pragmatic approach to driving business performance, and uses data and insights to influence decisions. You’ll be quick to establish credibility, thrive on building strong stakeholder relationships, and play a key role in helping our teams succeed. 

Why join Howdens as a HR Business Partner

- Be part of a fast-paced FTSE 100 business during an exciting period of growth as we work towards our five-year targets
- Join a skilled team of HR Professionals with a shared service resource in ER, Recruitment and Learning and Development.
- Access real opportunities for career development and progression
- Build your skills with a mix of internal and external training and support

Benefits offered as a HR Business Partner

- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Company Car or Annual Car Allowance
- Private Healthcare for you
- Excellent pension scheme with a company contribution of up to 12%
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays. 
- Cycle to work scheme  
- Share save scheme. 
- Friendly and exciting environment offering exceptional reward and recognition 

What You Will Do in This Role

- Driving and delivering the people plan across your region
- Partnering with managers and leaders, coaching, advising, and constructively challenging where needed
- Driving employee engagement, performance, and talent conversations
- Leading and supporting change programmes in a fast-moving environment
- Bringing a commercial, people-first lens to all activity

What We Are Looking For

- Proven experience as a Strategic HR Business Partner or HR Manager in a fast-paced environment (ideally trade, retail or hospitality)
- Strong ER background with the confidence to influence and challenge
- Experience working across field populations delivering projects
- Hands on and pragmatic when needed
- A natural relationship-builder and coach
- Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions
- CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)

Our Hiring Process

We’ll close the advert once we have enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to make sure you don’t miss out.   If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you.  Your application will be carefully reviewed, and we will respond to all applicants.  If you are shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the next steps. Good luck with your application