People Business Partner – Fitzgerald
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Job Type: Full-time or part-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Salary: Starting from £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: London / South East England (hybrid). This role is primarily remote, with regular travel to client and internal meetings across the South East; candidates should live within easy reach of London.
A bit about us
We’re a full‑service HR consultancy that syncs seamlessly with our clients’ businesses, providing expert guidance on recruiting, retaining, developing and leading people for both small and large organisations. Our mission is to help clients create inclusive, high‑performance cultures where everyone can bring their best selves to work.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be the key link between our HR expertise and our clients. Your mission: to be their HR superpower, providing practical advice, solving challenges, and supporting their growth. You’ll manage a portfolio of clients, becoming their go‑to person for all things people.
* Work closely with clients and colleagues to manage a wide variety of people matters.
* Advise across the full employee lifecycle, from tricky ER issues to engagement initiatives.
* Own clients’ HR projects, partnering with colleagues to find smart, compliant, practical solutions.
* Build strong, long‑term client relationships through trusted advice and proactive account management.
* Understand clients’ industries and challenges so your advice adds real value.
* Respond quickly to client queries and escalate where needed to keep things running smoothly.
* Collaborate with colleagues across Fitzgerald to deliver a joined‑up, brilliant service.
* Spot opportunities to add value and help our clients – and our business – grow and thrive.
About you
We’re looking for someone who combines brilliant HR expertise with great judgement, empathy, and a commercial mindset. You’ll need to be:
* Experienced in an HR Business Partner, People Partner, HR/People Consultant role, ideally across a range of sectors.
* Confident advising on complex people issues and leading projects from start to finish.
* Skilled at weighing up risks and benefits, thinking creatively and logically, and developing practical solutions.
* Excellent at building trusted relationships with senior leaders and colleagues.
* Highly organised, with strong spoken and written communication skills and an eye for detail.
* Commercially aware – you understand how people decisions drive business success.
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital HR systems.
Ideally you hold or are working towards CIPD Level 7. You’ll also have a full UK driving licence and be happy to travel to clients when needed. Prior experience in an HR consultancy is a bonus.
The Perks
* Competitive salary (starting from £55,000 per annum FTE)
* 25 days’ annual leave to start, rising to 27 after one year and 29 after two years, plus bank holidays
* Career qualifications supported and paid for, with progression and development opportunities
* Monthly homeworking allowance and all equipment provided
* Flexible working patterns to support work‑life balance
* Strong internal and external support and a friendly, collaborative team
* Pension scheme options (including salary sacrifice) and 4% employer pension contributions, with a minimum of 4% employee contributions
* Life assurance at four times basic salary
* Shopping discounts platform, flu vaccinations and technology & cycle‑to‑work schemes
* Enhanced family leave
* Twice‑yearly all‑staff get‑together events
* 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
* A range of other health and wellbeing benefits
* A growing, progressive business with people at its heart
Legal and Equality Statement
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic.
How to Apply
The application process involves a written assessment, a virtual interview, psychometric testing and an in‑person meeting. If this sounds like your kind of place, APPLY NOW (you’ll be redirected to our careers site). We look forward to hearing from you.
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