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

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR & Employment Law consultancy is seeking a Senior Business Partner to deliver HR services to schools and academies. This full-time remote role involves travel to client sites and requires strong knowledge in HR, employment law, and a professional HR qualification. Ideal candidates will have experience within the education sector and strong communication skills to effectively manage client relations.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Professional HR certification preferred or willingness to pursue CPD.
• Knowledge of GDPR/DPO is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Experience with trade unions

Communication skills

Project management

Employment law and regulations

Experience in education sector

CIPD certification

Knowledge of GDPR/DPO

Education

Professional HR certification (CIPD) or equivalent

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 in education being advantageous. The role is home-based, with travel across the NW and wider areas 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. Contributing to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service 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 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 is advantageous