People Partner

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

• 1-3 years experience

• 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.