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

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the education sector is looking for a Senior Business Partner specializing in HR and Employment Law. In this full-time remote role, you will provide expert consultancy, support client relations, and have opportunities to contribute to professional services. Ideal candidates will possess strong HR knowledge, particularly in education, and have a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Experience working with trade unions.
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Support clients on-site as needed.
• Contribute to DPO and Doctor HR services.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time 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 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 provide setup), but travel across the NW and beyond is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering education-specific HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service 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 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 advising on Occupational Health is advantageous