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

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

Job summary

A leading company in HR consultancy for education is seeking a Senior Business Partner. This role involves providing comprehensive HR and Employment Law consultancy remotely and on-site across the NW. The candidate should have a strong background in HR, experience with trade unions, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative services in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HR and Employment Law in the education sector.
• Experience in employee relations casework and working with trade unions.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Manage a full range of education HR and employment law issues.
• Support the DPO or Doctor HR services.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employment Law knowledge

Communication skills

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), but travel across the NW and further is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering a 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 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 is advantageous