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

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law situated in the Oxford district. This full-time remote role requires delivering consultancy services focused on educational HR and employment law issues, with some travel required for client support. Candidates should possess strong HR knowledge, experience in employee relations, and communication skills. A professional HR certification is preferred, with bonus skills in GDPR and Occupational Health being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Experience of employee relations casework and trade unions.
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD)

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

Client: The Schools People

Location: oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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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 and 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 matters 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. Contributions to our DPO or Doctor HR services are 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 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 is advantageous