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

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy provider is seeking a Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law to work remotely with the need for travel to client sites. The role demands strong HR skills, experience in the education sector, and offers a chance to contribute to innovative HR services. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive consultancy, ensuring compliance with employment law while addressing client needs.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Experience with employee relations casework.
• Experience working with trade unions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Support clients on-site across the NW and wider regions.
• Contribute to DPO service and Doctor HR service.

Skills

HR knowledge

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 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, primarily, with knowledge of GDPR and Occupational Health management in education being advantageous. The role is based remotely (we set up your home office), but travel across the NW and wider regions is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering a broad 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 with 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