People Advisor

Description

Job Type : Full-time or part-time (minimum 30 hours per week but all working patterns considered)

Salary : Circa £35,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience and location

Location : London / South East England. This is a hybrid role where you’ll be mainly based from home, but there’ll be regular travel across the South East for client and internal meetings. You’ll need to live within easy, commutable distance of London.

A bit about us

We’re the full-service HR consultancy that synchronises seamlessly with our clients’ businesses. An outsourced team that feels like an in-house superpower.

We think that expert guidance on how to recruit, retain, develop and lead people should be available to every business, big or small. Because the right advice at the right time, from the right specialist, can be game-changing.

We’re here to make those conversations happen. We help our clients to recruit, manage and retain the best people for their organisations, whether as a one-off project or an ongoing service. The work we do with them enables them to create a culture where everyone can bring the best version of themselves to work.

Ultimately, people are the foundation of our clients’ success and we think they can be amazing if they’re given the right environment and support. Together, we help our clients create a great place to work and make sure they’re ready to conquer their corner of the world.

We know that even in the best of workplaces, difficult employee issues arise. We help our clients face these challenges, simplify the complex, and handle everything with care and consideration for their people and culture.

We eat, sleep and breathe this stuff. From people strategy to HR admin, we’re here to help – whether it’s a people team needing additional resource, or a business wanting to outsource their HR. However they need us we’ll be there : on call, or on site, whatever works best for them.

We’re on a mission to show brilliant companies what happens when they hire really smart people (that’s us) to help them be the very best employers they can be. The only thing we can’t handle? Letting our clients down.

What you’ll be doing

As a People Advisor, you’ll play a big role in delivering outstanding service to our clients, providing expert advice on a wide range of HR matters. You’ll work closely with our People Partnering Manager and People Business Partners to support and advise clients on everyday HR issues, from HR admin to employee relations cases. You’ll also be key in building strong client relationships, making sure we’re providing them with the personalised HR service their organisation needs.

Your responsibilities will be many and varied, but never boring. Here’s a glimpse into your day-to-day role :

• Provide a first-class service, helping clients with day-to-day HR queries over the phone, virtually, and face-to-face, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
• Manage HR processes and documentation with accuracy, including administering HRIS, Right to Work checks, and DBS checks.
• Draft letters, documentation, and policies, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.
• Handle straightforward employee relations cases with confidence and support more complex cases when needed.
• Build lasting relationships with your clients, helping them address their people challenges and grow their businesses.
• Work alongside our People Partnering Manager and People Business Partners to ensure clients receive consistent, high-quality service.
• Keep up with HR trends and best practice, actively contributing to our team’s success.

About you

You’re an experienced HR professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for delivering practical advice. Whether it’s handling employee relations or supporting day-to-day HR processes, you’re confident and capable in guiding clients through all HR challenges.

Communication is your superpower. You can simplify complex HR issues and deliver clear advice, both in writing and in person. Clients trust you because you make them feel supported every step of the way.

You’re driven by delivering a really great service. You relish building strong client relationships, staying organised, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. Multi-tasking and problem-solving come naturally to you, and you never settle for ‘average’.

Tech-savvy and adaptable, you’re comfortable getting stuck into HR systems. You embrace new technology and use it to work smarter (not harder).

Most importantly, you’re a team player. You hold yourself to high standards, always doing the right thing, even when things get tough. You approach every day with a growth mindset, eager to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges with energy and enthusiasm.

The Perks :

We’re probably biased, but we think this role is exciting, interesting, fun, challenging, full of growth opportunities… we could go on. All that aside, we also offer :

How to Apply :

There are a few stages in our application process which help you get to know us as much as it helps us get to know you.  This includes a virtual interview, psychometric testing and a concluding in-person meeting with an assessment of your training design skills.

If this sounds good, and you think Fitzgerald could be the place for you, APPLY NOW . We can’t wait to hear from you!

Closing Date : 6th May 2025

We believe our team should reflect all parts of society at every level of the organisation. That’s why one of our top priorities is crafting a clear strategy and action plan to achieve our diversity and inclusion goals.

We’re all about finding the best person for the job - no exceptions. Every candidate and employee gets a fair shot, no matter their age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.

From shortlisting to interviews to final selection, we’re committed to applying equal opportunities every step of the way.

Above all, we’re creating a workplace where everyone feels included, respected, and able to bring their whole self to work. Because dignity and respect aren’t just nice-to-haves - they’re non-negotiable.