People and Talent Partner - US

Job Description

Job Description

At OakNorth, we’re on a mission to empower the UK’s most ambitious businesses. Since 2015, we’ve lent over $18 billion across the UK and US, helped create more than 58,000 new homes and 36,000 new jobs, and supported hundreds of thousands of personal savers — all while fuelling the UK economy.

We’re looking for a People & Talent Partner to be the driving force behind our US hiring and employee experience. Based in Michigan, you’ll play a key role in building talent pipelines across Michigan and New York, supporting our growing offices, and shaping a culture that attracts, engages, and retains top talent.

This is a role for someone who loves recruitment but also wants to make a broader impact—acting as the go-to People partner on the ground in the US.

What You’ll Do

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for key roles in Michigan and support hiring efforts in New York, from crafting job descriptions through to closing offers.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs, provide market insights, and design inclusive hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines by leveraging networks and communities across Michigan and New York.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience , ensuring every candidate feels supported from first interaction through onboarding.
• Serve as the primary People contact for our US teams, handling day-to-day queries, supporting onboarding, and overseeing a smooth employee lifecycle.
• Embed OakNorth’s culture locally while collaborating closely with the wider global People team.
• Contribute to broader People initiatives , including employer branding, employee engagement, and culture-building programs that drive performance and a positive workplace.

What We’re Looking For

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.