HR Advisor - FTC 5 month contract

Who are we? Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 24,000 employees spanning over 56 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. Based in our Wexford Office, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide dedicated HR support within our Howden Retail division. You'll work closely with the Head of HR, and HR Business Partner, acting as the first line of defence for HR issues, employment relations cases and generalist queries. You will also work collaboratively with HR Centres of Excellence (incl. Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll & Reward). About the Role: As a key contributor, you will thrive in our dynamic and fast-paced environment, you'll embrace the complexity and commerciality that accompanies Howden's growth plans. This role involves navigating ambiguity, turning it into opportunity, and working collaboratively with the broader HR Team to craft the operational landscape of our newly established Retail business. This role allows for flexibility in location, with a hybrid work pattern (2-3 days in-office) and travel to other office locations within the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is required. Key Responsibilities: Responding to HR queries received via the HR Inbox accurately, professionally and in accordance with the Service Level Agreement Serve as the initial contact for general inquiries and address Employee Relations matters, collaborating with the HR Business Partner and Head of HR for significant issues. Support probationary, performance management processes, as well as disciplinary, capability and grievance cases. Provide advice and direction, scripting conversations, note taking, drafting and issuing paperwork as required. Ensuring the relevant MI tracker or system is updated, and the Head of HR is aware of any trends. Coach, support and upskill first line leaders in order to develop employee relations and manager capability. Ownership of sickness and long-term absence cases, including occupational health assessments, return to work arrangements, group income protection applications and line manager support. Proactively run exit interviews for members of staff, advising the HR Business Partner of any key business insights and feedback. Offer on-demand, custom letters, and administrative support when needed. Act as a guardian for data integrity within the system, ensuring that any…