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

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

Job summary

A leading provider of HR and Employment Law consultancy in the education sector is seeking a Senior Business Partner. This full-time remote role will focus on delivering consultancy services and requires strong knowledge of HR regulations, employee relations, and experience in the education sector. The position involves traveling to client sites to ensure comprehensive support across various HR needs.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Experience in employee relations casework and working with trade unions required.
• Preferred experience in GDPR/DPO services or Occupational Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy for schools.
• Support clients on-site across regions as required.
• Contribute to DPO service and Doctor HR service.

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 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 will set you up), but travel across the NW and further afield is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy, covering a full range of education HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service are also 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) is preferred or willingness to pursue CPD
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services or advising on Occupational Health questions is advantageous