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

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

Job summary

A leading company in HR and Employment Law consultancy for educational institutions is seeking a Senior Business Partner. This full-time remote role involves delivering consultancy services, managing client relationships, and requires a strong understanding of employment law, particularly in the education sector. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and relevant HR qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Experience in employee relations casework and working with trade unions.
• Knowledge of GDPR/DPO services and Occupational Health is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Travel across the NW and wider areas to support clients on-site.
• Contribute to DPO service or Doctor HR service.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employment Law knowledge

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD)

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 their clients with advice on Occupational Health matters. This year, we 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), with travel across the NW and wider areas required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering a range of education HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service would be 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 in the education sector
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD) preferred or willingness to pursue CPD
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services or advising on Occupational health questions is advantageous