2027 Human Resources Analyst Graduate Programme

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

To support the day-to-day operations of the human resources division through the provision of insights and expertise that help more senior colleagues make informed decisions. Also, support the development of new products and services in addition to the identification of new market opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Execution of small research projects to support strategic decision-making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with relevant leaders to implement research findings.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Participation in the identification of opportunities, development of business cases, and the deployment and launch of new products and services for human resources.
• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers responding to questions about products and services, processing transactions, and resolution of customer complaints.
• Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support decision-making for human resources.
• Development of HR insights, managing the colleague journeys, and HR services and measures whilst building an understanding of Barclays and its businesses.

Analyst Expectations

• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
• Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.
• Demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how the own sub-function integrates with the function, alongside knowledge of the organization's products, services, and processes within the function.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and be guided by precedents.

Our Explorer Programme

You'll join our explorer programme, a 2-year programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. Participate in job-based bespoke training from the start enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role as you embark on the first of three eight-month-long rotations.

Why the Human Resources Graduate Programme?

Barclays is a people-focused organisation, and Human Resources helps colleagues grow, develop and get the most from their careers. You could contribute to recruiting talent, colleague experience, inclusion, reward, policy, data insights or employee lifecycle activity while building relationships across a global function.

Working in Glasgow

Our brand new state-of-the-art campus in Glasgow is somewhere you'll want to work. It's the home of a team of colleagues who thrive in an environment designed with collaboration and the future of work in mind.

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

The closing date for applications is 27 November 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, so it is recommended to submit applications as early as possible.