HR Software Built for Government & Public Sector
From LGPS and Civil Service pension schemes to IR35 public sector rules, PSED diversity reporting, and government-grade security — Space HR is built for the compliance demands of public sector HR.
HR Built for Public Accountability
Public sector HR operates under a level of compliance obligation, scrutiny, and transparency requirement that demands purpose-built tooling.
Public Sector Pension Schemes
LGPS, Civil Service Pension (Alpha/Classic), NHS Superannuation — contributions automated by grade and scheme, annual returns generated.
IR35 Public Sector Rules
Chapter 10 ITEPA 2003 compliance. CEST-aligned determination workflow, inside/outside classification, correct payroll treatment.
PSED Diversity Reporting
Gender pay gap, ethnicity pay analysis, disability representation — exportable for gov.uk publication and public equality objectives.
Government-Grade Security
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, UK OFFICIAL classification support, Cyber Essentials Plus alignment, private cloud option.
Structured Pay Grades
Civil service pay band frameworks, increment progression, cost-of-living uplifts, and pay band ceiling alerts — all automated.
Freedom of Information Readiness
Complete audit trail for all HR decisions. FOI-ready workforce data exports. Immutable records for public accountability.
Public Sector Compliance Coverage
| Requirement | Space HR Feature | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LGPS / Civil Service / NHS Pension | Scheme-specific contribution tables, member records, annual returns | ✅ Automated |
| IR35 Public Sector (Chapter 10 ITEPA) | CEST workflow, determination logs, inside/outside payroll flag | ✅ Automated |
| Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) | Gender, ethnicity, disability workforce reports for publication | ✅ Included |
| Gender Pay Gap Reporting (250+ employees) | Statutory GPG calculation, narrative support, gov.uk export | ✅ Automated |
| Freedom of Information Act readiness | Immutable audit trail, FOI-ready data exports, access logs | ✅ Certified |
| UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 | UK-hosted infrastructure, SAR workflows, retention schedules | ✅ Certified |
| Cyber Essentials Plus alignment | SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001 + CE+ controls mapping | ✅ Available |
Frequently Asked Questions — Government & Public Sector HR
Yes. Space HR is pre-configured for major public sector pension schemes including LGPS, Civil Service Pension Scheme (Alpha/Classic), and NHS Superannuation. Contribution calculations, member records, and annual returns are automated, with employer contribution rates applied by grade and scheme.
As a public sector body (within the meaning of Chapter 10, Part 2, ITEPA 2003), government organisations are responsible for IR35 determinations on contractor engagements. Space HR includes an IR35 assessment workflow, CEST-aligned determination logging, and correct payroll treatment for inside-IR35 contractors.
Yes. Space HR's workforce analytics include gender pay gap reports (for organisations with 250+ employees), ethnicity pay analysis, disability representation dashboards, and PSED-aligned workforce diversity reports — all exportable for publication on gov.uk or equivalent portals.
Yes. Space HR supports pay band structures (equivalent to Civil Service pay frameworks), annual pay progression rules (increment, cost-of-living, performance-linked), and grade-based salary ranges with automatic flag when an employee approaches pay band ceiling.
Space HR holds SOC 2 Type II certification, is hosted on ISO 27001-certified infrastructure, and supports UK Government Security Classification (OFFICIAL) data. For higher-tier requirements, Space HR offers private cloud deployment with Cyber Essentials Plus alignment and can support DSPN-connected NHS trusts.
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