People Standards Framework

Welcome to the Civil Service People Standards Framework - a tool designed to support the professional development of people working across HR functions in the Civil Service. The Framework defines the essential Core Knowledge, Core Behaviours and Specialist Knowledge required across key HR processes and practices to enable HR professionals to be successful in their roles.

By providing a clear roadmap for career progression, the Framework strengthens the strategic capacity of HR to support organisations in the Civil Service to successfully navigate the future of work. The Framework was endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, the leading global experts in people, work, and change, in recognition for its quality, collaborative development, and commitment to continuous improvement in line with the latest research in the world of work.

Explore the standards below.

The People Standards Framework is based on a maturity model and outlines four different levels of knowledge and impact, with Level 4 being the highest. As you explore the Framework these levels will be used to outline the knowledge and behaviours which are required for success in each area.

Below you will find a description of each level.

This will help you to determine which level of the Framework you broadly identify with. The levels are self-identifiable and you might find that you identify in-between levels. As you advance through the levels, your work gains a more strategic focus, with an increase in complexity, thinking and delivery.

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If you have any questions about the Civil service People Standards Framework, or about the Developing People Practices Project, in partnership with the CIPD, please contact hrprojectteam@per.gov.ie