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

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

Job summary

A leading company in HR & Employment Law consultancy seeks a Senior Business Partner to deliver specialized support to educational institutions. This remote role, requiring occasional travel, involves handling HR and employment law issues, ensuring compliance and effective communication with clients. Ideal candidates possess strong HR expertise and professional certifications, eager to impact the educational sector positively.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge within the education sector.
• Experience in employee relations casework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Manage employee relations and support trade union interactions.
• Contribute to the DPO service and the Doctor HR service.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Knowledge of employment law

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 provide setup), 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 the full range of education HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service would be welcomed.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge within 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) preferred or willingness to pursue CPD
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services or advising on Occupational health questions is advantageous