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

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law for a remote position. This role supports educational clients with HR consultancy, emphasizing expertise in employment law and occupational health management. Ideal candidates will have strong sector knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in HR and Employment Law in the education sector.
• Experience with employee relations and trade unions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HR and 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, with knowledge of GDPR and management of Occupational Health matters in education being advantageous. The role is home-based (we set you up), but travel across the NW and more widely is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering a range of education HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service would be welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector
• Experience of 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 questions is advantageous