Junior HR Business Partner

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. You will support the Senior HR Business Partner, manage the full employee lifecycle, and provide expert HR guidance on policies. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in managing employee relations cases.
• Ability to prepare and analyse HR reporting and people data.
• Experience in supporting performance management processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders providing expert HR advice.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle.
• Support and contribute to global HR projects.

Skills

Strong HR generalist/advisory experience, ideally within financial services

Confident interpersonal skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Associate HR Business Partner to join our established financial services client, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Senior HR Business Partner, delivering on cyclical HR processes, providing operational guidance on day-to-day people matters, and ensuring effective execution of HR activities throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders and employees across Corporate Functions providing expert advice on guidance on HR policy and process.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Manage employee relations cases in line with employment law, escalating when necessary.
• Support performance management processes and contribute to the annual compensation review.
• Prepare and analyse regular HR reporting and people data, including developing presentations.
• Lead the creation of engagement survey presentations, delivering insights to client groups.
• Contribute to and execute global HR projects and initiatives.

Key Skills

• Strong HR generalist/advisory experience, ideally within financial services.
• Confident interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical approach to people data.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver results.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected financial services firm and gain valuable experience in a broad, hands-on HR role within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Competitive salary and benefits available.

Hybrid working.