Human Resources Analyst Graduate Programme 2026 London

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking recent graduates for their Human Resources Graduate Programme. This two-year programme offers three eight-month rotations, providing comprehensive training and experience in HR operations within a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess a strong degree and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills. This location is London, at the heart of the financial district, starting in August 2026.

Qualifications

• Motivated with a strong degree or expected degree in any area.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a genuine passion for building relationships.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, team-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Human Resources division.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Manage client relationships and provide customer service support.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Strong degree or expected degree in any area

Job description

Overview

If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate, join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative, and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.

Our Explorer Programme

You\'ll join our explorer programme, a 2-year programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. Participating 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 (HR) is the team that makes sure all our 100,000 employees have the opportunity to grow, develop and get the most from their careers. As a global function within the bank, HR is dedicated to making Barclays a great place to work by placing colleague experience at the heart of everything we do.

As part of HR, you\'ll be at the heart of our business success. Whether you\'re recruiting top talent, promoting an inclusive culture or making sure our rewards are fair, imaginative and motivating, your work will have a real impact. You could be driving the key milestones of the employee journey, such as performance management and promotions. Throughout, you\'ll have opportunities to learn from experts, work across geographic and divisional boundaries, and contribute to policies that influence the financial services industry as a whole.

To be considered for this opportunity

you\'ll be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree – in any area.

Ideally, you’ll also bring strong problem-solving skills and a genuine passion for building relationships—qualities that help you thrive in dynamic, team-driven environments.

For the graduate programme:
Please be advised that the 2026 Human Resources Graduate Programme is not one which we can offer sponsorship for at this time. Accordingly, applicants for this position will need to have the legal right to work in the UK on a full time basis from August 2026 to August 2028.

Following the graduate programme:
Please note that the Human Resources business area is currently deemed out of scope for sponsorship. Please be assured that we considered all factors very carefully, prior to making this decision. Accordingly, as it currently stands, you would not be eligible to receive a Skilled Worker Visa from Barclays at the end of the Graduate Programme if you obtain a role in this area.

Working In London

If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant.

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, alienage or 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.

Purpose of the role

To support the day-to-day operations of the human resources division through 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 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 of transactions, and resolution of customer complaints.
• Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making for human resources.
• Development of HR insights, the colleague journeys the function is responsible for, and HR services and measures whilst building an understanding of Barclays and its businesses.

Analyst Expectations

• To 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
• They 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. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your workand areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.