OakNorth is a profitable business that has supported the growth of thousands of entrepreneurs with a new standard of business lending. We're looking for people to join our team in building upon this success, as we grow to play a key part in redefining the future of business banking with next generation financial tools and products.
As a people partner, you will work closely with the - Tech, Product, Finance, and Legal teams to shape their people and talent strategies, while helping to maintain and strengthen the innovative, tech-focused culture that has been established.
What you’d work on!
- Partner with the Tech, Product, Finance, and Legal teams to drive OKRs and align people strategies accordingly
- Work with team leadership to understand departmental objectives and lead projects that support both business and team needs.
- Implement strategies that enhance employee engagement, job satisfaction, and overall team morale.
- Provide support during periods of change, such as organisational restructuring, technology adoption, cultural shifts, or process improvements.
- Work with managers to set clear performance expectations and goals for team members.
- Collaborate with managers and the L&D Team to implement development plans focused on skill enhancement and career progression.
- Provide ER guidance with empathy and a focus on upskilling managers, proactively addressing concerns to minimize escalations.
- Guide managers and team members through performance appraisals, ensuring fair, objective evaluations and constructive feedback.
- Serve as the primary contact for employees’ concerns, feedback, and suggestions, addressing them appropriately.
- Collect and analyse HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare regular reports on key people-related metrics and present findings to leadership.
- Collaborate closely with the Chief People Officer to support strategic decisions at the executive level.
- Partner with the Tech Recruiter on workforce planning, including identifying skill gaps and proposing solutions.
As a People Partner, you will have:
- Proven experience in People/HRBP roles supporting Tech teams (and agile methodology) in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
- Knowledge and experience in risk and regulatory environments, with the ability to navigate and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal controls.
- Must possess credibility and gravitas, with the ability to command respect and influence at all levels of the organization, ensuring effective leadership and trust in people-related decisions.
- Strong business acumen with exceptional consultative and relationship-building skills, enabling the ability to collaborate effectively, solve complex problems, and provide valuable insights to inform people-related decisions.
- A strong preference for managing high-performing teams, with a passion for excellence and driving teams to reach their full potential
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into impactful decision-making.
- Experience or a strong capacity to work within regulated environments.
- High adaptability, empathy, and a focus on delivering a great employee experience with a problem-solving mindset.
- Experience supporting teams globally across different geographies.
Top Skills
What We Do
Launched in 2015, OakNorth helps the UK’s most ambitious businesses access the fast, flexible finance they need to scale, while helping savers make their money go further.
With funding ranging from £250,000 to tens of millions, we have lent billions to businesses across a whole range of sectors, performing among the top 1% of commercial banks globally.
To date, OakNorth financing has helped create tens of thousands of new jobs and affordable homes.
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