Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- A 2-year Human Resources Analyst Graduate Programme at Barclays in London.
- Gain experience through three 8-month rotations, with bespoke training provided.
- Requires a strong degree (achieved before June 2027) and the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
- Applications close on 27 November 2026, but may close earlier.
About the Role
This is a 2-year programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience within Human Resources at Barclays. You will participate in job-based bespoke training from the start, enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role. The programme consists of three eight-month long rotations.
What You'll Do
As a Human Resources Analyst, you will support the day-to-day operations of the HR division by providing insights and expertise to aid decision-making. You will also contribute to the development of new HR products and services and identify new market opportunities.
Key accountabilities include:
- Executing research projects to support strategic decision-making.
- Preparing presentations and reports to communicate research findings.
- Collaborating with relevant leaders to implement research findings.
- Working with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
- Participating in training and development programs.
- Identifying opportunities, developing business cases, and deploying new HR products and services.
- Managing client relationships and providing customer service support.
- Developing and implementing financial models and strategies for HR decision-making.
- Developing HR insights, understanding colleague journeys, and HR services and measures.
Analyst Expectations
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely and high-standard manner, driving continuous improvement.
- Develop technical expertise in your work area and act as an advisor.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Take responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately.
- Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
- Advise and influence decision-making within your area of expertise.
- Own risk management and strengthening controls.
- Deliver work in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
- Understand how your sub-function integrates with the wider function and the organisation's products, services, and processes.
- Make evaluative judgements based on factual analysis, paying attention to detail.
- Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions using acquired technical experience.
- Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex information.
- Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside your immediate function.
About You
To be considered for this opportunity, you should:
- Be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027.
- Possess a customer-first mindset and a natural curiosity.
- Be quick to adapt, eager to explore new technologies, and comfortable turning complex data into clear stories.
What You'll Gain
- A 2-year programme designed for depth and breadth of experience.
- Job-based bespoke training from the start.
- Three eight-month long rotations.
- The opportunity to contribute to recruiting talent, colleague experience, inclusion, reward, policy, data insights, or employee lifecycle activity.
- Build relationships across a global function.
Important Information
- Visa Sponsorship: Barclays is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this programme. You must have the legal right to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the graduate programme (August 2027 to August 2029) without requiring sponsorship.
- Location: Working in London at our global HQ in Canary Wharf.
- Closing Date: 27 November 2026. Applications may close earlier due to volume, so early submission is recommended.