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

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

Job summary

A leading company in HR consultancy for schools is seeking a Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law, focusing on delivering expert advice to educational establishments. This full-time remote role involves client site visits and requires a strong background in HR law, communication skills, and professional HR certification.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in HR and Employment Law specific to education.
• Experience in employee relations and trade unions.
• Willingness to pursue CPD for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to education clients.
• Support clients on-site across NW and wider areas.
• Contribute to Doctor HR and DPO services.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of employment law

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 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 a broad 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 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 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