Junior People and Culture Business Partner (12-month Fixed Term Contract)
Department: Core - People & Culture
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Oxford, UK
Description
Internal Job Title: People and Culture Specialist
We are looking for a high‑calibre Junior People & Culture Business Partner to join our Oxford-based People & Culture team.
Known internally as a People & Culture Specialist, this role reports to a Senior People & Culture Business Partner and supports the delivery of a high‑quality, pragmatic and commercially minded people service in a fast‑paced international business. The role offers broad exposure across employee relations, core people processes, policy, mobility, reporting and project work.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong generalist HR foundations who enjoys working at pace, takes ownership, and is keen to further develop their business partnering capability in a high‑performance environment.
You will bring sound judgement, attention to detail and a professional, solutions‑focused approach. You should be comfortable handling sensitive matters with discretion, managing competing priorities, and building credible relationships with stakeholders across the business. An international mindset and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the UK and wider EMEA region will be important.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a first‑line generalist People & Culture advisory service, providing timely, practical and well‑judged guidance on policies, processes and systems
- Support managers and employees on low to medium‑risk employee relations matters, including absence, probation, performance, investigations and disciplinary processes, escalating more complex issues where appropriate
- Support the consistent application of local People & Culture policies and procedures, identifying areas where updates or additional guidance may be required to reflect legal or business needs
- Conducting exit interviews and identifying trends and insights to inform retention and engagement activity
- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of key People & Culture processes, including performance and development review cycles, with a strong focus on organisation, accuracy and execution
- Collaborating with the relevant P&C team members on internal mobility transfers and relocations, and other employee lifecycle matters
- Assist with strategic HR projects and initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness, such as organisational design, change management, and culture development
- Utilise data analytics to assess HR metrics and trends, assisting with HR management information and reporting as required
What we are looking for
Required attributes:
- Experience in a generalist HR or People role, ideally within the UK and/or EMEA
- Experience supporting employee relations activity, including areas such as absence management, performance management, investigations and disciplinary processes
- Good working knowledge of UK employment law (and other EMEA jurisdictions would be advantageous)
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build credibility and relationships at all levels
- A self‑starter and a real team player, who can evidence using their initiative and their ability to work under pressure
- Flexible approach to work with a can‑do attitude, taking pride in delivering outstanding work
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadline in a fast‑paced environment
- High attention to detail and a consistently strong standard of written and verbal communication
- Fluency in English is essential
- Excellent MS skills particularly MS PowerPoint, Excel & Word
Desirable attributes:
- Proven experience working for a fast‑growing international consultancy, professional services business or similarly high‑performance environment
- Exposure to SAP SuccessFactors
- Experience supporting stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions or internationally mobile employee populations
What we offer
Some of the benefits we include are:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Support
- Salary‑Exchange Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Oxford Discounts
- Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
- Flu Jabs
At AER, we are committed to offering flexibility in the way we work. Most of our roles are hybrid with a mix of in‑office/home working and potentially adjustable working hours. Let’s discuss what works for you and AER during the interview process.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.
To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications via email, telephone, or social media platforms. To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the link provided. Applications submitted through any other channel will not be reviewed.
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