Junior People Partner at OakNorth

Junior People Partner | London OakNorth has lent over $21 billion, helped create 58,000 homes and 36,000 jobs since 2015. We move fast, think commercially, and build things that last. Now we're looking for a Junior People Partner to grow with us. The role This is a hands-on generalist position sitting within a lean, high-performing People Team. You'll support Senior People Partners across UK and US employee populations — handling real ER cases, contributing to people projects, and partnering directly with managers from day one. No busy work; genuine exposure. What you'll do - Own ER cases end-to-end — managing documentation, advising managers, and escalating where needed - Support day-to-day partnering across UK and US populations, including performance, probation, and organisational change - Contribute to People Team projects and cyclical processes (e.g., performance reviews, engagement, workforce planning), supporting research, coordination, documentation, and delivery. - Produce people data reporting (e.g., headcount, attrition, ER trends, engagement and performance), preparing clear summaries to support People Partner decision-making. - Bring an AI-first mindset — using tools to streamline project delivery and reporting, improving scalability and the overall employee experience. What we're looking for - HR experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment - Solid ER experience managing complex cases with confidence - Strong working knowledge of UK employment law; US exposure is a plus - Commercially minded, organised, and comfortable with data and HRIS systems - CIPD qualified or working towards it (or equivalent experience) Desirable: HiBob experience, financial services background, proven use of AI tools to redesign people processes. You'll be great if you... - Get energised by variety — no two days looking the same doesn't faze you, it motivates you - Can hold a difficult conversation with care and confidence, and know when to escalate - Think beyond process — you're curious about the why behind people decisions, not just the what - Are comfortable with ambiguity and find your own way to structure and prioritise - Spot a smarter way of doing something and actually do something about it - Want to build a career in People, not just fill a role If you're early in your People career and want broad exposure, real responsibility, and room to grow — we'd like to hear from you.