HRBP/Senior HRBP
Listed on 2026-08-08
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
About Role
Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. About Role Who are we? Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 15,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.
Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people‑first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference.
That’s Howden.
We have always been employee‑owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.
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 disappointed head‑hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like‑minded people driving change at Howden.
As the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders across the North America. The HRBP will partner with teams to align people strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance, talent development, employee engagement, and operational excellence. This role partners closely with Executive Leadership, Reinsurance Brokerage teams, Capital Strategies, the HR team, Talent Acquisition and Corporate Functions to provide proactive HR guidance in workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and change management initiatives.
The HRBP balances strategic partnership with hands‑on execution while helping foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture.
- Strategic Business Partnership Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals and develop human capital strategies that support growth and profitability.
- Act as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, succession planning, talent risks, and organizational effectiveness.
- Provide guidance on organizational structure, team design, and resource planning.
- Partner with leaders to identify talent needs and workforce capabilities.
- Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
- Collaborate with managers to identify high‑potential employees and succession candidates.
- Support leadership development, coaching, and professional growth initiatives.
- Analyze workforce trends and make recommendations to enhance employee retention and development.
- Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations matters.
- Conduct workplace investigations and provide recommendations on corrective actions when appropriate.
- Support annual compensation review processes, including salary benchmarking, incentive plans, and promotion recommendations.
- Partner with leaders to ensure pay decisions align with compensation philosophy and market competitiveness.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and action planning efforts.
- Partner with leaders to strengthen company culture and reinforce organizational values.
- Maintain knowledge of HR best practices and employment legislation.
- Partner with legal and compliance teams on employment‑related matters.
- Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR policy development.
- Monitor and analyze HR…
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