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

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the education sector seeks a Senior Business Partner specializing in HR and Employment Law. This remote role involves providing comprehensive consultancy services to schools and academies, requiring strong HR expertise, communication skills, and the ability to manage various projects. You will also play a key role in supporting the launch of new value-added services.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the education sector is preferred.
• Knowledge of GDPR/DPO services or Occupational Health advising is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Support clients on-site across the NW and beyond.
• Contribute to DPO or Doctor HR 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)

Willingness to pursue CPD

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 beyond 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. Contributing to our DPO or Doctor HR services would be welcomed.

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 Occupational Health advising is advantageous