Junior People Partner (Fintech)

TL;DR

Junior People Partner (HR/Fintech): Providing hands-on HR support to Senior People Partners for UK and US employee populations across all business lines with an accent on employee relations and compliance. Focus on managing end-to-end ER cases, supporting organizational design, and integrating AI tools to streamline people processes.

Location: London (minimum of 3 days in office)

Company

A fintech company empowering ambitious businesses through lending in the UK and US.

What you will do

• Support Senior People Partners in delivering day-to-day employee advice across UK and US business areas.
• Lead on employee relations (ER) matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for US-specific people processes and performance management.
• Contribute to People Team projects and change initiatives by leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency.
• Manage people data reporting for headcount, attrition, and engagement to support decision-making.
• Partner with external legal counsel and employment advisors to manage risk and ensure jurisdictional compliance.

Requirements

• Experience in an HR role within a fast-paced, scaling, or high-growth environment.
• Proven experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations matters independently.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and practical exposure to US employment practices.
• Ability to support employee populations across multiple jurisdictions, specifically the UK and US.
• An AI-first mindset with a drive to adopt tools that improve HR scalability and speed.
• Location: Must be based in London and able to work from the office at least 3 days a week.

Nice to have

• Experience using HRIS platforms, with HiBob experience being a bonus.
• Interest or exposure to financial services, fintech, or regulated environments.
• CIPD qualification or currently working towards one.
• Proven experience redesigning HR workflows and processes using AI tools.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday and personalized benefits opt-in.
• Subsidised Private Medical Insurance with Bupa.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellbeing events and an in-house Barista Bar in the London office.
• Volunteering time off to support social causes.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, nursery, gym, and electric cars.