Junior HR Business Partner

Oakleaf Partnership; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected financial services firm in London is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to manage the employee lifecycle and provide HR guidance. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, supporting performance management, and handling employee relations. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within financial services is preferred.
• Capability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical approach to people data.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders and employees providing expert HR advice.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Support performance management processes and compensation review.
• Prepare and analyse regular HR reporting and people data.
• Lead engagement survey presentations and deliver insights.
• Contribute to and execute global HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

Strong HR generalist/advisory experience

Confident interpersonal skills

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.