Junior HRBP - Banking

Oakleaf Partnership; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international banking group is seeking an Interim Junior HR Business Partner in London for a 12-month FTC. This role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders, managing employee processes, and supporting talent management initiatives. Ideal for candidates with experience in a global HR environment who want to advance in their career while working in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior HR Advisor, Junior HRBP, or equivalent.
• Strong generalist HR background.
• Confidence in relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core people processes including compensation and talent initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing coaching and support.
• Support talent management and complex ER cases.

Skills

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Interim Junior HR Business Partner

• 12-month FTC (Jan/Feb start)
• City of London - Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• Competitive day rate

Oakleaf Partnership is representing a global, diverse Bank with a strong culture and values-led approach. We are supporting the search for an Interim Junior HR Business Partners to join the EMEA HR team, providing essential HR support to the Control Functions.

This is a brilliant career step for an experienced Senior HR Advisor or Junior HRBP looking to broaden their exposure in a fast-paced, international environment. You will gain invaluable experience working closely with senior stakeholders, while being part of a collaborative and supportive HR team.

The role

As a Junior HR Business Partner, you will work alongside a Senior HRBP to deliver core people processes including compensation rounds, performance management, promotions, and talent initiatives. You'll act as a trusted advisor to your business area, providing coaching, advice and support across the employee lifecycle.

This role will give you the chance to:

• Partner with business leaders to drive engagement and performance
• Support talent management, succession planning and workforce planning activities
• Gain exposure to complex ER cases, supporting case prep and providing advice
• Contribute to projects across diversity & inclusion, progressive ways of working, and capability building
• Prepare HR data and MI, providing insights and analysis to inform decisions
• Be part of a dynamic and collegiate team, learning from experienced senior HRBPs

Candidate profile / experience

• Currently operating as a Senior HR Advisor, Junior HRBP or equivalent, ideally within Banking or Financial Services
• Prior experience working in a global matrix environment
• Strong generalist HR experience, with the ambition to step up into a broader HRBP role
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships quickly and develop credibility with stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative - thrives in a team environment
• Analytical, with the ability to interpret data and provide insights

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ready to take the next step in their HR career, offering exposure to a global banking environment and the chance to develop as part of a high-performing HR team.