Corporate Enablers - Human Resources - HR Business Partner London, England
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The Home Office is one of the original great Departments of State and has one of the most demanding jobs in government.
The Department works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. Our work is challenging, high profile and rewarding. As well as tackling crime and enforcing the law we also protect the most vulnerable and have a proud history of providing refuge to those who have been displaced or are seeking asylum. Whether it’s fighting crime, protecting our borders, or combating slavery, the Home Office is at the cutting edge of public policy in this country and our work is some of the most challenging and rewarding in government.
These roles act as business partners to Border Force operational and non-operational business areas/regions.
Border Force is a Law Enforcement arm of the Home Office with primary responsibility for UK Border Security, including counter terrorism, immigration, and customs matters. It has six operational regions in the UK: North, Central, Heathrow, South, South East, Europe, and Small Boats Operational Command, in addition to non-operational/corporate business areas.
There are 3 roles, each is based at the location indicated:
1. National Operational HQ HRBP - based at Apollo House, Croydon
2. Small Boats Operational Command HRBP - based at 2 Marsham Street, London
3. Central Region, HRBP - based at Enterprise House, Stansted
Job description
We are seeking experienced HR Business Partners (HRBPs) who understand how we as professionals can help business leaders to unlock the potential of their teams. To do this our business partners work alongside senior managers to provide an independent view and strategic HR input and support on a wide range of critical business issues. Our teams enable business leaders to improve workforce performance through robust workforce planning, leadership development, organisational effectiveness, staff capability & skills, staff engagement and talent development.
The HR professionals we seek will have the opportunity to partner Border Force navigating complex relationships with senior leaders, partnering significant change programmes and delivering strategic initiatives which will fundamentally change how the Department operates.
Due to the nature of the work, these roles are not available on a part-time basis.
All three roles require business travel within the UK as part of the role.
In line with HO Hybrid Working policy, these posts will be based at the locations listed above and there will be flexibility to adopt a hybrid working pattern which would see the post holder spend a minimum of 40% of their week in a workplace location, with the remainder working from home. There may be occasions when there is a business requirement to spend a higher percentage of time working from a workplace location.
Main responsibilities:
- Working across HR Expert Teams and Shared Service providers to implement HR basics as well as HR policy and programmes to deliver taxpayer VFM and a high standard of HR service delivery
- Supporting change initiatives and refining organisation culture, values and environment to improve organisational performance and flexibility
- Working alongside senior managers to build capability in line with strategic goals maximising capability and skills across a diverse workforce, building organisational performance
- Acting as the people lead in the development of organisational design, structures and resource plans
- Advising on options for appropriate talent and resourcing initiatives
- Supporting senior leaders with Employee Relations and interpreting complex legal advice
- Ensuring that the development of HR solutions meet business needs and that diversity issues are fully integrated
- Working collaboratively with credibility and an agility to thrive within a business which relies on constant innovation and change
- Understanding how to navigate the complex, with curiosity to support our diverse business and promote a unified Civil Service HR Profession
Please note: An employee may be required to carry out other duties within the scope of the grade and within the limits of their skill, competence and training.
Person specification
Essential criteria
1) Experience of operational and strategic HR Business Partnering in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
2) Ability to credibly partner with and influence a range of stakeholders across complex networks, on a range of people priorities and plans
3) Ability to shape, develop and implement new people approaches across a diverse workforce
4) Leading self, teams and stakeholders through ambiguity and change
5) Ability to resiliently manage a range of conflicting priorities, often at pace, understanding roles can frequently be pressurised, fluid and priorities varied
6) Experience of analysing and interpreting complex data to formulate and engage stakeholders on sound people recommendations, plans activities and organisational risk
7) Chartered Member of CIPD and CIPD qualified (level 5) and working towards, or willing to work towards, level 7 Chartered status within 18 months.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Selection process details
This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, Suitability Statement (1000 words max) and one Lead Behaviour example.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Offers to candidates will be made on a location and merit order basis. When completing your application, you will have the opportunity to select your preferred location(s). Please ensure you select all locations you are interested in.
Please indicate on your CV which role(s) you are interested in. Preferences will be taken into account where possible but are not guaranteed.
The Statement of Suitability should concisely explain your motivation for applying to this role, and evidencing how you meet the essential criteria listed on the Job Specification.
The sift will be based on the Behaviour and the Suitability Statement. Please note in the event of a high volume of applications, the pass mark may be raised to a min of 5 for each part.
The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
In the event a high volume of applications is received, an initial sift will be based on the Lead Behaviour - Communicating and Influencing. Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift.
Candidates shortlisted will be invited to an interview which will be Behaviour-based questions on all listed behaviours. Candidates may be required to give a presentation and details will be provided.
Sift and Interview dates
The sift will commence from 15th February 2023.
Interviews are expected to take place from week commencing 27th February 2023.
Interviews will be held face-to-face in London.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to time constraints we may not be able to offer alternative interview date(s). It is therefore expected that candidates who are successful at sift stage will make themselves available during the above time frame given.
Further information
For meaningful checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years if the role requires CTC clearance, 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. A lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.
A location-based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.
Every day, Home Office civil servants do brilliant work to develop and deliver policies and services that affect the lives of people across the country and beyond. To do this effectively and fairly, the Home Office is committed to representing modern Britain in all its diversity, and creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and perform at their best.
We are flexible, skilled, professional and diverse. We work to recruit and retain disabled staff and area Disability Confident Leader. We are proud to be one of the most ethnically diverse departments in the civil service. We are a Social Mobility Foundation top 75 employer.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
For further information please see the attached notes for candidates which must be read before making an application.
Existing Civil Servants should note that some of the Home Office terms and conditions of employment have changed. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the Terms and Conditions they will adopt should they be successful in application and should refer to the notes for candidates for further details.
Transfer Terms: Voluntary.
If you are invited to an interview you will be required to bring a range of documentation for the purposes of establishing identity and to aid any pre-employment checks.
Please see the attached list of Home Office acceptable ID documents.
Any move to the Home Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Reasonable Adjustments
If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs
- Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a language service professional
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
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Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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See our vetting charter.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
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[email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission.
