HR Business Partner

Security Industry Authority; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government regulatory body in Westminster is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner. This role involves delivering proactive people solutions and advising on complex HR issues. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience and be CIPD qualified at level 5 or equivalent. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Training for recognized qualifications

Annual leave entitlement of 27.5 days

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a generalist HR role at business partner level.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leaders.
• Proven track record of handling complex employee relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic and operational partner to directorates.
• Deliver proactive people solutions supporting organizational objectives.
• Provide expert advice on HR issues and workforce planning.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Communication skills

Solutions-focused approach

Employee relations management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent degree in HR

Job description

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic and operational partner to directorates across the organisation, delivering proactive people solutions that support the SIA's objectives. The role provides expert advice on complex HR issues, workforce planning, change management, employee engagement, and performance improvement. The HRBP works closely with senior managers to build leadership capability and drive a high-performance, inclusive culture.
Key contacts
The post holder will be required to establish and maintain strong, effective working relationship with key stakeholders including:
+ Senior leadership teams and directorate managers
+ Head of HR and wider HR team
+ Trade union/employee representatives
+ External providers (e.g. occupational health, legal advisors), The HR team at the Security Industry Authority (SIA) is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. As part of our restructure, we are building a modern, fit-for-purpose HR function aligned with our organisational priorities and future ambitions.
Our new structure will be organised into two distinct teams:
+ Shared Services Team - responsible for delivering HR business partnering across the organisation. This includes leading on change management, employee engagement, reward, data analytics, and day-to-day transactional HR processes.
+ Centre for Excellence - focused on talent acquisition, learning and development, and strategic workforce planning.
A key objective of this restructure is to evolve the HR function-from delivering primarily transactional services to providing a more strategic, value-added offer that drives performance, engagement, and inclusion.
We are now seeking proactive and solutions-focused HR professionals to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to contribute to shaping a modern HR service that makes a real impact., This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Ability and Experience.
SIA does not utilise success profiles please disregard the information below in relation to this
After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Work Strengths Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application.
Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55 on 28/08/2025. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn.
Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the Civil Service Jobs website.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to outline why you believe you would be an ideal candidate for this role. Please highlight your relevant skills, experience, and achievements that align with the essential job requirements.
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please complete the CV incorporated into the application form by providing as much information as possible about your previous work experience and achievements.
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on personal statement only.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Interview details will be provided to successful candidates prior to their interview taking place.
Sift and interview dates
Sift will take place from 29/08/2025
Interviews will be held on 9/08/2025, 10/08/2025,11/08/2025
Interviews will be Face to Face
Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ 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 European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ 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
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

CIPD qualified to at least level 5 or equivalent degree in HR
Significant experience in a generalist HR role at business partner level or equivalent including the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels, including with senior leaders.
Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
Strong track record of managing complex employee relations issues
Experience of workforce planning and supporting organisational change
Experience leading or contributing to HR projects
Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to handle ambiguity and make sound judgements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and diplomatically., CIPD qualified to at least level 5 or equivalent degree in HR

Alongside your salary of £57,501, Security Industry Authority contributes £16,658 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ A welcoming and innovative work environment.
+ Continued support and development opportunities.
+ Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications.
+ Flexible working arrangements.
+ Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days.
+ A variety of discounts including Gymflex,
+ Civil Service Pension Scheme - Employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and Employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30%