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Job Title:  HR Systems Analyst – 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

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Working pattern: This is a 12 month fixed-term, maternity cover position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Salary: From £41,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

Application closing date:  15th of November 2026 at 23.59

About us 

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. 

About the role

We are looking for a resilient HR Systems Analyst who is eager to learn and develop their career in HR systems.

Joining us on a 12 month fixed-term contract (maternity cover), you will become part of a collaborative team responsible for supporting and developing our Workday HR system. Whilst previous experience of Workday would be advantageous, it is not essential. What is more important is a genuine interest in HR systems, strong attention to detail, and a desire to learn how technology can improve HR processes and services.

Working closely with colleagues across HR, Finance and IT, you will gain hands on experience in HR systems administration, data management, reporting, testing and process improvement. You will help maintain accurate employee data, support system configuration activities, assist with troubleshooting and testing, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the user experience for managers and employees.

This role would be ideal for someone currently working in HR, or in a similar role in another field who enjoys working with systems, data and processes, has a good foundation of HR knowledge, and is looking to take the next step towards a specialist career in HR systems.

What you will be doing

You will:

Workday System Administration and Support

• Provide day-to-day support for the Workday HCM platform, responding to queries and resolving issues raised by People team colleagues, end users and managers

• Support the maintenance of Workday business processes, organisational structures, supervisory organisations, scheduled processes and delegations

HR Data Managements and Reporting

• Support the accuracy, integrity and consistency of worker data within Workday

• Run regular data audits and validation checks, identifying discrepancies and work with relevant teams to resolve them

HR Process Improvement

• Work with HR teams to understand existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through Workday

• Contribute to projects involving new Workday functionality, HR technology enhancements and process standardisation

Stakeholder Support and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external support partners where required to resolve issues and deliver improvements

Please see full job description here

About you

You will have:

• Relevant experience in Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) configuration across Human Capital Management (HCM)*

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate, high-quality data communication skills and good attention to detail

• A good understanding of HR best practice and core HR processes such as employee lifecycle management*

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and identify practical solutions

• Confidence using Excel and working with data, spreadsheets and reports

• Experience in reporting and analysing People data using Excel and/or other data analysis and reporting tools

• Experience supporting Workday HCM modules or business processes, such as Core HCM, Absence, Talent, Recruiting, Learning or Compensation (desirable)

Minimum criteria*

AI in our recruitment process

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About Working at the Crick

Our values  

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture.

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [email protected]

Find out more about life at the Crick.

What will you receive?  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

• Health & Well-being: 

• 24/7 GP consultation services. 

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

• Work-Life Balance: 

• Back-up care for dependents. 

• Childcare support allowance. 

• Annual leave purchase options. 
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks: 

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.