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.

Location: Remote (U.S.-based); Eastern Time Zone hours preferred

Contract Duration: 3-month contract with the potential for a 7-week extension based on business needs

What is the role?

We are seeking a remote HRIS Analyst for a 3-month contract to support Workday implementation, system optimization, and stakeholder adoption across the organization.

ROLE SUMMARY

Here at Howden, we are transforming the way we deliver HR services to our business, and this is an exciting time to join our evolving HR function as we look to drive commercially aligned and strategic HR support to our stakeholders.

Reporting to the Regional HRIS Team Lead, this role will focus on supporting the delivery of the Workday Implementation Roadmap across the US, helping to ensure countries and businesses are aligned with the global standard HR processes.

The successful incumbent will bring with them the prior experience of embedding Workday and will have experience of working in fast-paced, highly commercial and entrepreneurial environments. Additionally, you will have experience of delivering beyond the day to day and working with the HR Leaders and other Centres of Expertise to deliver wider HR strategic initiatives and priorities.

What will you be doing?

• Act as the functional and technical expert for Workday, supporting both the in-country teams as well as the implementation partner team to ensure a design aligned with global standards.

• Assist in the review, testing, implementation, training, and communication of the deployment.

• Facilitate cross-functional team discussions and decision-making by asking insightful questions to uncover true needs and brainstorm effective solutions. Understand the broader context and effectively communicate the impact of HR system and process changes.

• Work with the project teams in the analysis, development, implementation and support of allocated HR projects & changes.

• Address complex and ambiguous issues and requests by applying analytical and reasoning skills to devise creative solutions

• Support local teams in understanding and providing project requirements including employee data and business organisation structures.

• Lead in partnership with our implementation partner in the review, testing, implementation, training, and communication of Workday

• Lead with best practices and modern trends or approaches.

• Perform detailed manipulation of complex data via tools such as spreadsheets and EIB’s

• Stay updated with the latest Workday releases and features, and assess impacts on current configurations

• Develop relevant employee guidance ensuring all content is accurate, fit for purpose, and locally relevant.

• Support training and engagement to ensure our key stakeholders are fully utilising Workday.

• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality and ensure compliance needs are met

• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.

• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the HR and the company maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of Workday, covering HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Learning, Recruiting and Time Tracking

• Excellent technical skills across a wide range of technology products

• An inquisitive and challenging mind, with an interest in questioning and improving the “as is”

• Excellent operational skills e.g. processes, procedures, data analysis

• Excellent HR experience and knowledge

• Client focused

• Collaborative and supportive

• Works with others to deliver results

• Takes personal responsibility to deliver results

• Communication and stakeholder management

• Ability to manage service standards

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is $40.00-$55.00/hr; actual hourly rate will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What do we offer in return?

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

Reasonable adjustments

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.