Schools People Senior Business Partner- HR & Employment Law (GDPR/OH a bonus)

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy provider is seeking a Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law to deliver key consultancy services to educational clients. This full-time, remote-based role demands strong HR expertise and the ability to travel across various regions to support clients on-site. You will contribute significantly to HR operations, employee relations, and compliance in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Professional HR certification preferred.
• Experience in the education sector required.
• Knowledge of GDPR/DPO services advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
• Contribute to DPO service and Doctor HR service.

Skills

Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of employment law

Ability to prioritize tasks

Experience in employee relations casework

Experience working with trade unions

Education

Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD)

Willingness to pursue CPD

Job description

Company Description

The Schools People is a provider of HR & Employment Law Consultancy and DPO Services to Schools, Academies, and Multi Academy Trusts. Through our parent company Schools Advisory Service, we also support clients with advice on Occupational Health matters and are launching the Doctor HR service to provide added value.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Schools People Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law, with knowledge of GDPR and Occupational Health management in education being advantageous. The role is home-based (we set you up), but travel across the NW and wider areas is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering a broad range of education HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service are also welcomed.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector
• Experience in employee relations casework
• Experience working with trade unions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations
• Experience working in the education sector
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD) preferred or willingness to pursue CPD
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services or Occupational Health advising is advantageous