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Howdens Joinery is looking for an experienced Human Resources Advisor with excellent Employee Relations knowledge and experience to join our busy HR team based in Howden, East Yorkshire. This is a site-based part-time opportunity of 30 hours per week; we can be flexible on the working pattern to suit the individual.

What you’ll be doing as an HR Advisor:

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this HR Advisor role offers a people-focused HR professional an excellent opportunity to partner with our operational teams at our Howden site. An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills, you will engage with multiple stakeholders operating effectively in a fast-paced, commercial business.

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 build exceptional relationships and use your knowledge and expertise to advise and question, 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 skills and experience you will need:

• 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 Payroll 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.
• Analysis of MI to inform business decisions, together with sound IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and basic Excel.
• Experience of working in a Trade Unionised environment and contributing to a positive engagement climate would be beneficial.

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Free lunch at on-site canteen
• 25 days + bank holidays per year (pro rata) & opportunity to buy extra holidays
• Fantastic staff discounts
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.

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 January 6th, and successful applicants will be contacted in the New Year.

We are shaping a future where exceptional service, innovation, and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and advance your career, Howdens could be the perfect fit. Join a team that prioritises innovation, safety, and excellence. If you're ready to lead impactful projects and drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply today.

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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 (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you