Human Resources Officer

A LEADING GLOBAL INDEPENDENT BROKER

Howden is a leading global insurance intermediary group, built on employee ownership. Founded in 1994, it delivers insurance, reinsurance and underwriting services for clients ranging from private individuals to the world's largest multinationals.

The Group operates in 57 countries across Europe, the USA and Latin America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa, with 25,000 people managing over $54 billion in premiums for clients.

Further information is available at www.howdengroup.com and www.howdengroupholdings.com.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an energetic Human Resources Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate is motivated, eager learn and develop further skills and experience in the human resources function.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and execute daily HR operations, including talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, learning & development programmes, employer branding programmes, staff recognition programmes, relevant welfare activities and change initiatives.
• Work closely with various business units to provide professional HR insights and advice on people related issues, and proper follow-up with the necessary formalities/ procedures.
• Lead and coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth experience for employees and full compliance with company policies and legal obligations.
• Liaise with external authorities (e.g., Insurance Authority, MPFA) to manage staff movements and ensure all regulatory procedures are followed promptly and accurately.
• Support the employee experience and foster a high-performing, inclusive, and learning workplace culture.

• Participate in HR projects, such as process improvements, system enhance, policy review, audit & compliance programmes etc.
• Partner with Group/Regional HR to implement group initiatives, such as implementation of HR strategies, policies, and best practices with local adaptation.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

• Holder of a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a HR support role.
• Well-versed in HKSAR Employment Ordinance, MPF Ordinance and related regulations.
• Familiarity with HR processes, including payroll, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Good interpersonal skills with experience working with different teams and departments.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Knowledge of HR system and databases; experience in Workday is a plus.

Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits – including hybrid working, free beverage in workplace, competitive compensation, birthday leave, employee stock options and more – but we know you expect all that.

What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

Howden starts with people – a culture driving force in our work, pushing us to create a company we’re proud of. One that leverages the power of insurance to shape a better future, for our clients and our communities.

Our culture:

People first

We have seen time and again that when we give our teams the space to perform and the support to grow, our clients reap the rewards.

Diversity & Inclusion

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join Howden has been and will continue to be key. If you are interested in the above role, please send your Curriculum Vitae with full career details, availability, current and expected salary to us.

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About Us

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients.

Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold.

The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.