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

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Business Partner specializing in HR and Employment Law. This full-time remote role involves delivering consultancy services to clients in the education sector. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of HR practices, excellent communication skills, and experience in employee relations. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative services while supporting clients on-site across various regions. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing HR practices in education and make a significant impact in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge within the education sector.
• Experience in employee relations casework and working with trade unions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to clients.
• Support clients on-site across the NW and wider regions.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Knowledge of employment law

Experience in education sector

Professional HR certification (CIPD)

Knowledge of GDPR/DPO services

Education

Professional HR certification (CIPD)

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Job Title

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

Client

The Schools People

Location

Home-based (UK), with travel across the NW and wider regions for on-site client support

Job Category

Other

EU Work Permit Required

Yes

Job Views

3

Posted

08.05.2025

Expiry Date

22.06.2025

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 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 specializing in HR & Employment Law. Knowledge of GDPR and Occupational Health management in education would be 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 broad range of education HR and employment law issues. Contributing to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service would also be welcomed.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge within 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) is preferred or willingness to pursue CPD
• Knowledge or experience of GDPR/DPO services or advising on Occupational Health questions is advantageous