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

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Business Partner to provide HR & Employment Law services to schools and academies. This full-time remote role involves delivering expert consultancy, managing client relations, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong HR knowledge in education, experience with trade unions, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations casework and working with trade unions.
• Willingness to pursue CPD.
• Knowledge of GDPR/DPO services or Occupational Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to educational institutions.
• Support clients on-site across the NW and wider areas.
• Contribute to DPO or Doctor HR services.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

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 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 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, covering education HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO or Doctor HR services are welcome.

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 Occupational Health advising is advantageous