Talent Acquisition Administrator

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.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Administrator on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

Summary

As Howden continues to grow a our Talent Acquisition function is evolving to support a more connected and consistent approach to hiring. We’re now looking for a Talent Acquisition Administrator, for a 6 month contract, to help strengthen this foundation; driving efficiency, improving coordination, and elevating the overall recruitment experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. As the key connector between teams, business areas, and candidates, you’ll play a central role in supporting the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, with a particular focus on contract generation, offer management, and onboarding. You’ll ensure everything runs seamlessly, keeping processes on track and everyone informed at every stage of the hiring journey.

Key Responsibilities

· Create contracts and manage new hire documentation within Workday or relevant systems

· Support candidate relationship management throughout the recruitment and onboarding journey

· Liaise with HR Operations, Systems teams, and background screening providers

· Maintain and update ATS systems and excel based candidate trackers

· Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers

· Maintain communication between business areas, including teams without shared system access

· Ensure all recruitment processes and compliance procedures are followed

Skills Required

· Experience using ATS/HRIS systems (e.g. Workday) preferred

· Strong numerical and problem-solving abilities

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

· High attention to detail and accuracy

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

· High level of customer service and stakeholder management

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.