At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our People Operations Team to support the entire employee lifecycle and enhance workplace experiences.
- Company: Dynamic team at the Serious Fraud Office focused on people and culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving employee services and supporting your colleagues.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude and motivation to deliver high-quality people services.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
We are looking for two People Officers to join our customer focused, fast paced and collaborative People Operations Team.
Reporting directly to the People Operations Manager you will support the delivery of end-to-end people services for the SFO which incorporates the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding of new employees, supporting employees through all life events at work e. g. promotion, general queries, parental leave etc., supporting on payroll and providing clear guidance for people who have chosen to exit the SFO.
We envisage that one People Officer will become an onboarding specialist and one will take on more generalist work but you won't be placed into a box and will have opportunities to grow and work across all areas in the People Operations team.
People operations is a, varied and exciting area of work within the whole People and Culture team, the team deliver an efficient and effective first stage support for all people related enquiries across the SFO.
We are looking for someone with a positive outlook, who is motivated to help us deliver high quality services and who wants to support our efforts to make continuous improvements to how we work., As a People Officer you will be responsible for:
- Share responsibility for the People and Culture mailbox, especially focused on responding to general queries and providing timely professional advice or escalating emails to the relevant team members to respond where appropriate.
- Support with case management of employee relations cases, either with level 1 investigations or taking notes in meetings to support the People Business Partners, People Operations Manager and/or managers in operational areas of the SFO.
- Support the team with continuous improvement to our services, helping to identify areas for improvements and work with the People Operations Manager to deliver continuous improvement work.
- Work with People and Culture colleagues to include wider project work, contributing to and taking minutes at meetings, and assisting team members in the wider delivery of effective People and Culture services.
- Keep up to date with employee related legislative changes and support managers in regular calls with the pension account manager.
- Working collaboratively across the team to provide payroll service in collaboration with the Crown Prosecution Services payroll team (who provide our payroll service) to ensure that we provide them with the relevant transactional information within the agreed monthly timeframe and that staff are paid correctly each month.
- Become the face of onboarding at the SFO, leading on onboarding activities for new starters including issuing contracts of employment, collaborating with the vetting team and answering any new starter queries throughout the process.
- We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Benefits Alongside your salary of £29,646, Serious Fraud Office contributes £8,588 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme.
For further details, click here Generous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years' service plus an additional day in recognition of the King's Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days' leave per year.
Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant.
Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.
Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme.
Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes.
Opportunities for learning and development.
Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.
Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles.
Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure.
Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements.
Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway.
- My CPS Rewards
- Discounts with high street retailers
- Savings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarkets
- Special salary sacrifice and recognition schemes
- Reloadable gift cards and e-cards
- Instant vouchers
Any move to the Serious Fraud 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.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
- Residency Requirements
- SC: 5 years residency in the United Kingdom preceding this application.
- Nationality Requirements
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
- Working for the Civil Service
The sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.
As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
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People Officer employer: Serious Fraud Office
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment where employees can thrive. With generous benefits including a robust pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional development, the SFO prioritises employee well-being and growth. Located in a collaborative atmosphere, the People Operations Team fosters a culture of continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in public service.
