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

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy provider seeks a Schools People Senior Business Partner in HR & Employment Law. This remote role requires strong knowledge in education HR, along with experience handling employee relations and trade unions. Candidates should have a professional HR certification and the ability to provide valuable consultancy across various education HR issues.

Qualifications

• Strong HR and Employment Law knowledge in the education sector.
• Experience in employee relations and trade union collaboration.
• Professional HR certification or willingness to pursue CPD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR and Employment Law consultancy to education clients.
• Provide support for DPO services and Occupational Health questions.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Skills

HR and Employment Law knowledge

Employee relations casework

Working with trade unions

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Task prioritization

Knowledge of employment law

Experience in education sector

GDPR knowledge

Education

Professional HR certification (CIPD preferred)

Job description

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

Client:

The Schools People

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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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 the full range of education HR and employment law issues. Contributing to our DPO service or the Doctor HR service 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 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 questions is advantageous