People Business Partner

Fitzgerald; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Exeter is seeking an experienced HR professional to manage client relations and provide expert HR solutions. The ideal candidate will be CIPD level 7 qualified with a background in roles like HR Business Partner or Consultant. You will work closely with clients to navigate varied HR challenges, ensuring best practices are maintained. This position offers a competitive salary and an array of benefits within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary, circa £55k, FTE depending on experience

25 days holiday + bank holidays

4% employer pension contributions

Medicash health cash plan

24/7 helpline for emotional support

Unlimited remote GP appointments

Life assurance at 4 times basic salary

Monthly homeworking allowance

Supported career qualifications

Collaborative team environment

Social events and gatherings

Qualifications

• Experience in HR roles such as HR Business Partner or Consultant.
• High-quality work delivery with strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse HR projects and client inquiries.
• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Promote HR services and solutions effectively.

Skills

CIPD qualified to level 7

Strong relationship-building

Organisational skills

Effective time management

Commercial mindset

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be the key link in connecting our HR expertise with our diverse range of clients. Your mission is to be the HR superpower for your clients, providing practical advice, helping solve HR challenges, and supporting client growth by putting people at the centre of everything we do.

You’ll work closely with clients and colleagues to manage a wide variety of HR matters, including employee relations, resourcing, organisation development, training, compensation and benefits, performance management, people management, and business transformation. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll tackle real issues and drive positive change.

Your responsibilities will be varied, including:

• Seamlessly navigate a variety of HR projects, enquiries, and issues across the employee lifecycle to meet the unique needs of your client portfolio.
• Own your clients’ HR concerns and initiatives, teaming up with colleagues and partners to achieve the best results.
• Grow and develop strong relationships with clients using our account management processes.
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts by understanding client needs and applying our team’s skills and resources.
• Share your knowledge to help the team learn and develop.
• Respond to client queries promptly, escalating when needed to stay on top of issues.
• Understand clients’ industries to build stronger relationships and support account growth.
• Advocate for the company by promoting what we do.
• Work within established processes and systems to keep operations running smoothly.

About you

You’re CIPD qualified to level 7 (or near completion), with recent experience in roles such as HR Business Partner, People Partner, or HR/People Consultant. You have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering high-quality work, with experience supporting and advising managers on tough HR issues.

You build strong, lasting relationships, stay organised, and manage your time effectively. You’re comfortable working with best practice HR policies and procedures and provide clear, confident communication with clients and colleagues. You approach HR with a commercial mindset, always considering the bigger picture and how your work supports business goals. A full UK driving licence is essential, and you’re willing to travel as needed.

Experience in an HR consultancy is a bonus, and familiarity with international HR or HR in the TV, film, and production sector is advantageous but not required.

The Perks

• Competitive salary, circa £55k, FTE depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday on start, 27 days after 1 year, 29 days after 2 years + bank holidays.
• 4% employer pension contributions (4% minimum employee contribution).
• Medicash health cash plan insurance policy.
• Access to an employee assistance programme with 24/7 helpline for emotional and practical support.
• Unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments and mental health support.
• Wellbeing support including nutritional, fitness, and lifestyle coaching, plus physiotherapy.
• Life assurance at 4 times basic salary.
• Shopping discounts platform.
• Monthly homeworking allowance with equipment provision.
• Supported career qualifications and integration into a progressive, expanding business.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Social events and virtual gatherings.

How to Apply

There are a few stages in our application process to help you get to know us and for us to get to know you. This includes a written assessment, a virtual interview, psychometric testing, and a concluding in-person meeting.

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: 3rd October 2025

We really want our workforce to be more representative of all sections of society and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.