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

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR consultancy for education is seeking a Senior Business Partner to provide expertise in HR and Employment Law. This full-time remote role requires HR knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to support clients both remotely and on-site for various education-related matters. Candidates should be experienced in employee relations and may bring knowledge of GDPR/DPO services to enhance our offerings.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Experience with employee relations casework and trade unions.
• Willingness to pursue CPD if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Manage multiple projects across the education sector.
• Support clients on-site with HR issues and advise on DPO services.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employment Law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project Management

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 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 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 or Doctor HR services are 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 Occupational Health advising is advantageous