AMS PSR

Role: HR Business Partner (People & Culture)

Working as part of the People & Culture function, you will partner with leaders and specialist colleagues to deliver a high-quality, integrated HR service across the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). This is a standalone role with broad exposure across the organisation, offering the opportunity to influence strategic people priorities and support a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with specialist People & Culture teams to manage complex, sensitive and high-profile employee relations cases (including conduct, grievance, harassment and performance).
• Support business areas in delivering key people processes, including talent management, succession planning and early-stage recruitment across a range of grades and functions.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, using excellent communication skills to navigate challenging situations and convey complex information to a range of audiences, including Executive and Senior Leadership Teams and the Board.
• Take ownership of key workstreams and drive forward organisational development initiatives that enhance capability and performance.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly within a dynamic, fast-changing environment, championing innovation and contributing to a unified SFO and wider Civil Service HR profession.

Additional Information

Line Management Responsibility:

None – this is a standalone role, working flexibly across the team to support priority areas.

Benefits:

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact work within a purpose-driven organisation. Please note that responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs while remaining consistent with the overall scope and level of the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Significant experience in HR business partnering, supporting leaders on both operational and strategic people matters.
• Proven track record of using data and evidence-led approaches to design and implement people strategies that improve organisational performance across a diverse workforce.
• Ability to deliver at pace, balancing competing priorities effectively.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within the public sector, Civil Service, or a public purpose/not-for-profit environment.
• Knowledge of Civil Service frameworks, including recruitment and pay principles.