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

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

Job summary

JR United Kingdom seeks a Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law, working remotely to provide consultancy in the education sector. This role requires strong HR knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse projects while supporting clients both remotely and onsite across the North West.

Qualifications

• Experience with employee relations casework.
• Experience working with trade unions.
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Manage employee relations and HR issues in education.
• Travel required across the NW and beyond for onsite support.

Skills

Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

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 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 education HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service are also welcome.

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 advising on Occupational health questions is advantageous