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

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy providing HR & Employment Law services is seeking a Senior Business Partner to deliver expertise in education-specific HR practices. The role is home-based but requires travel to various client sites. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge in HR law and experience working within the education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in the education sector is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with trade unions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Cover education-specific HR and employment law issues.
• Travel across the NW and beyond to support clients on-site.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Knowledge of employment law

Education

Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD)

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

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Client:

The Schools People

Location:

stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 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-specific HR and employment law issues. Contributions to our DPO service or advising on Occupational Health questions would be welcomed.

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 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