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

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in HR & Employment Law seeks a Senior Business Partner to provide specialized consultancy to educational institutions across the UK. This remote role requires strong HR knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience in employee relations. The successful candidate will manage multiple client projects while contributing to innovative HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations casework and working with trade unions.
• Professional HR certification preferred or willingness to pursue CPD.
• Knowledge of GDPR/DPO and Occupational health is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to education sector clients.
• Manage multiple projects while prioritizing tasks.
• Provide contributions to DPO or Doctor HR services.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Communication and interpersonal skills

Project management

Knowledge of employment law

Education

CIPD certification

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

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Client:

The Schools People

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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 in education being advantageous. The role is home-based (setup provided), with travel across the NW and beyond 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 in 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
• GDPR/DPO knowledge or experience, and Occupational health advising is advantageous