HR Operations Officer

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Reference number

462666

Salary

£36,000 \- £39,494
GPA is also committed to recognising and rewarding where our staff hold the “Gold Standard’ accreditation relevant to their Specialism and offer a £5000 non\-pensionable allowance to staff who have achieved this.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%
GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
GPA HEO National### Contract type

Permanent### Business area

GPA \- Chief Operating Office### Type of role

Human Resources### Working pattern

Full\-time, Part\-time### Number of jobs available

1
Contents
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• Location


• About the job


• Benefits


• Things you need to know


• Apply and further information

Location
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Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, NottinghamAbout the job
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Job summary

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2\.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.

We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions\-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading significant transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme. We are also delivering cost\- effective property services such as asset management, lifecycle replacement and workplace services.

Innovation and progress underpin our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self\-improvement are encouraged. Our four core values are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together:

• Striving for excellence\- We always aim to deliver great results


• Empowering through respect\- We insist on fair treatment for all, always


• Acting with integrity\- We consistently do the right thing


• Succeeding together\- We rely on each other to achieve success

We are committed to representing the communities we serve by making Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) part of everything we do. Our strong emphasis on EDI is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ\+ community.

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.

We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

Job description

The Human Resources (HR) team within GPA is a small, dedicated and friendly team of professionals from a range of complementary backgrounds both in and outside of the Civil Service. We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team who is keen to play an important part in leading and developing some of the key strands of HR within GPA.

The HR Operations Officer will report to the G7 Pay and Reward lead and will have the opportunity to work across the HR team in a variety of subject matters. They will lead on particular areas of work, as detailed below, and undertake discreet projects. Every day will bring fresh challenges and opportunities.

To be successful in this role the post holder will need to:

• find solutions to challenges whilst working within policy parameters


• be a self\-starter who can work on their own initiative


• work collaboratively across teams, seeking opportunities for improvements in HR Operations, and across the wider HR function.


• be effective at communicating with impact and have an ability to consult with and influence key stakeholders


• be comfortable working in fast\-moving environments and show flexibility in adapting to priorities as they arise whilst maintaining focus on core deliverables.


• be confident using data and research evidence to drive effective decision\-making and practice.


• have a strong delivery focus, underpinned by solid organisational skills and be able confidently to apply them to drive forward our people agenda.

In return the post holder will have exposure across a range of HR disciplines and will be fully supported in developing their career.

Key Responsibilities

This role will provide vital operational support across the HR team, including:

• Supporting, and leading discreet elements of, critical pay and reward activities including:


• benchmarking,


• reviewing business cases,


• answering complex pay queries,


• completing annual NAO audits,


• overseeing the new in\-year award scheme,


• the development and implementation of the annual pay award,


• publication of annual pay gap reports and actions plans


• development of other reward interventions.


• Leading and coordinating our engagement with trade unions on employee matters.


• Providing central oversight of all GPA trade union engagement to ensure that GPA has a clear picture.


• Providing central coordination and monitoring of HR policy development to ensure that GPA HR policies remain compliant and fit for purpose.


• Acting as the department link into CO HR Policy, providing GPA input on the development of their HR policies, and will engage with relevant cross government policy networks.


• Lead the HR team’s input into compliance and governance activity, gaining input from others where required, including:


• Annual Report and Accounts


• business planning and key performance indicators (KPIs)


• risk reporting and monitoring


• document storage and maintenance


• coordinating HR input into key governance fora.

Person specification

The ideal candidate is a self\-starter who approaches challenges with curiosity and a "can\-do" attitude. They will be numerically confident, enjoying the "detective work" involved in data analysis, and can translate complex information into clear, impactful communications. They thrive when things move quickly and enjoy the variety of working across different HR disciplines.

Experience \& Technical Skills

Essential criteria:

• Previous experience of working in HR


• Confident and articulate communicator \- both verbally and in writing


• Thrives on working in a fast paced environment and adaptable to shifting priorities


• Strong analytical and numerical skills \- numerically confident and able effectively and accurately to analyse and interpret data to create and present evidence based insight

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of working in the Civil Service


• Previous experience working in pay and reward, HR policy, or employee relations


• Proficient with Google Workspace and online collaboration platforms

Qualifications and Accreditation

Essential criteria:

• Full or part\-qualified member (Level 5\) of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or willing to work towards this, or an equivalent professional qualification which might include a Level 5 HR apprenticeship.

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Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together


• Making Effective Decisions


• Communicating and Influencing


• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Customer Perspective


• Commercial Acumen


• Property Market Knowledge


• Innovation

Benefits
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Alongside your salary of £36,000, Government Property Agency contributes £10,429 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.* 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 employer contribution of 28\.97%

Things you need to know
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Artificial intelligence

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We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well\-being and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D\&I Strategy.

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlin

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