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

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

Job summary

A Schools People Senior Business Partner role based in Bradford, offering a full-time remote position. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive HR and Employment Law consultancy to schools, necessitating strong communication skills and a solid understanding of sector-specific regulations. The role allows for a collaborative approach to addressing client needs while supporting ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Solid HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Experience working with trade unions and staffing in tertiary education.
• Willingness to pursue CPD if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Manage employee relations casework and provide onsite support.
• Contribute to DPO and Doctor HR services as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Employee Relations

HR Knowledge

Employment Law

Project Management

Education

CIPD Certification

Job description

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

Client:

The Schools People

Location:

Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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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 this year 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 the full range of education HR and employment law issues. Contributing to our DPO or Doctor HR services would be a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector
• Experience of 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 questions is advantageous