HR Systems Analyst

In our research-driven organisation, where scientific rigour and evidence-based decision-making are core values, the People Analytics & HR Systems Analyst plays a pivotal strategic role. This position sits at the intersection of data, systems and people strategy, enabling people leaders to make informed, measurable staff decisions that support organisational performance, flexibility and long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will help us to ensure HR data, reporting and systems are reliable, scalable, user-centred and aligned with EMBL's strategic priorities.

Your role

• Provide leaders with clear, actionable insights on workforce trends, talent gaps, engagement, turnover and succession.
• Shift the organisation from ad-hoc reporting to scalable, self-service analytics with trusted dashboards and standardised metrics.
• Own the strategic evolution of Workday and related HR systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose and aligned with organisational needs
• Strengthen data governance, privacy and ethical use of analytics and AI.
• Support organisational change by measuring adoption, impact and effectiveness of new ways of working.

• Strong hands-on experience with HR systems in complex, multi-site environments (Workday highly desirable).
• Proven ability to turn complex data into strategic insight for senior leaders.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong understanding of data governance and analytics best practice.
• A strategic, curious and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to challenge the status quo and simplify complexity.

You might also have

• Deep functional knowledge of Workday HCM modules, Prism Analytics or Adaptive Planning.
• Led at least one end-to-end Workday optimisation or implementation, successfully reconciling multi-site or cross-system data discrepancies.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualisation tools (Tableau, Power BI or Workday Discovery Boards) to create compelling visual narratives beyond standard reporting.

• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays
• Relocation package
• Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
• Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days child sick leave and holiday clubs on campus
• Salary: UK Equivalent £50,167 - £58,258(gross).
• Contract type: Supernumerary - this contract type will be required to pay class 3 National Insurance Contributions (approximately £17.75 a week, please check UK HMRC website).
• Contract duration: This is a 6 month contract.
• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants.

Working at EMBL-EBI gives you the opportunity to focus your energy and skills on something that really matters: using technology to contribute to discoveries that benefit humankind. We empower researchers everywhere to realise the potential of ‘big data’ in biology, and build sophisticated tools for exploring life at the atomic level.