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

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

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law to provide consultancy services to educational institutions. The role is fully remote, requiring travel to various locations for client support, and a solid background in employment law within the education sector is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with employee relations casework.
• Experience with trade unions.
• Knowledge of GDPR/DPO services.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

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 more widely is required to support clients on-site. The Senior Business Partner will deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients, covering a full range of education HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service would be welcomed.

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 ongoing CPD
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services or advising on Occupational Health questions is advantageous