Your HR Partner for every stage

Helping you manage people, processes, and compliance with confidence through every phase of your business journey.

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Your People Partner for Every Stage of Growth.

Supporting SME’s across NI, ROI & the UK with HR, Recruitment and AI- Driven people solutions, designed to elevate your business, strengthen teams and future proof your organisation.

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HR Expertise on Demand
Fractional HR support, compliance, policies, employee relations, onboarding and change management.
Specialist Recruitment
End to end hiring including adverts, screening, interviews, compliance.
Digital Transformation for SME’s
Practical AI audits, digital onboarding portals, and future read people processes to reduce admin and boost performance.
2h
Avg first response
14 days
From role brief to offer
40+
Policies & letters delivered
4.8/5
Client satisfaction rating

Our approach - simple, personal, built around you.

At FCM Consultancy, we believe in creating solutions that fit your business. Our process gives you structure and clarity while remaining flexible to your needs.

01
Lets Talk
We start with a genuine conversation to understand your people challenges, goals and what's keeping you up at night. This is no obligation call helps us get a clear picture of where you are today and where you want to be.
02
Assess & Recommend
Following our discussion, we will carry out a focused assessment of your current practices and priorities. You will receive tailored recommendations and a suggested support package built specifically around your business, culture, and growth stage.
03
Deliver with impact
Once we agree on the plan, we roll up our sleeves and deliver. Whether its recruitment support, HR Transformation, or culture change, we work alongside your team to embed practical, lasting results not just a report on a shelf.
04
Measure & Evolve
No two businesses are the same, and neither are our solutions. Each stage is adaptable from a single consultation to a full scale transformation. You choose the level of support that's right for you.

Plain-Talking HR That Grows With You

Your HR, Recruitment & People Partner bringing over 15 years experience across Manufacturing, FMCG, Engineering and Retail.

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Karen
@CEO of FCM
Hey, I am Karen.
I help growing UK teams fix HR fast.
Karen McAuley is a senior HR & People professional with more than 15 years experience leading HR Functions across NI and ROI.  Having worked as Head of HR, People Manager and Senior Recruitment Lead, Karen has built a reputation for transforming people operations, attracting strong talent, and creating compliant, high performing teams.
15+
years HR & Recruitment experience
250+
employees supported across NI & ROI
150+
successful hires across trades technical & senior roles

Expert Guidance, Tailored HR Insights

Seamless hiring, compliant documents, and confident managers plain-English HR you can put to work today.

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What Our Clients Say

Karen has been an invaluable partner in our HR system implementation. She played a key role in developing robust processes, delivering effective training to managers, and ensuring compliance throughout the project. Beyond system implementation, her expertise in Employment Relations and Recruitment has provided critical support to our business. Her professionalism, knowledge, and collaborative approach have made a significant impact, and we highly recommend her services.”
Caroline Heagney Walsh
HRD, Leprino