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

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR consultancy is seeking a Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law to work remotely while providing support to educational institutions. This role requires expertise in employment law, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. Candidates with professional HR certifications and knowledge of GDPR will be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Experience with employee relations casework and trade unions.
• Willingness to pursue CPD if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy across various clients.
• Support clients on-site with education HR and employment law issues.
• Contribute to DPO or Doctor HR services as needed.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Knowledge of employment law

Experience in education sector

GDPR knowledge

Education

Professional HR certification (CIPD preferred)

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 wider areas is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering education HR and employment law issues. Contribution to our DPO or Doctor HR services would be beneficial.

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 questions is advantageous