Junior HR Information Systems Analyst

Overview

Job description: Junior HR Information Systems Analyst. Contract type: Permanent. Location: London Victoria with a minimum of 2 days a week office attendance. Salary: c£32,000 per annum plus civil service pension employer contribution of 28.9%.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Sunday 22 Feb 2026. Interviews will take place in our offices in London on Tuesday 3 March and Wednesday 4 March 2026.

Nationality Requirement: UK Nationals; Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK; Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS). We are not able to sponsor work visas or accept temporary visas as we are hiring on a permanent basis. Please contact the HR Service desk () with any questions on nationality eligibility.

About the National Audit Office

The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK's main public sector audit body. Independent of government, we audit accounts of various public sector bodies, examine the propriety of government spending, assess risks to financial control and accountability, and review the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of programmes, projects and activities. We report directly to Parliament through the Committee of Public Accounts of the House of Commons. The organisation employs approx. 1,000 people, mostly qualified accountants, trainees, or technicians, and operates with two service lines: financial audit and value for money (VFM) audit with strong corporate teams.

The NAO welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in all its forms. By removing barriers and creating an inclusive culture, all our people can develop and maximise their full potential. As members of the Business Disability Forum and the Disability Confident Scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. The NAO supports flexible working and is happy to discuss this at application stage.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the HRIS platform (Salesforce-XCD).
• Provide user support and assist with HRIS-related projects and recurring processes, such as the quarterly engagement survey.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of HR dashboards and reports using Salesforce-XCD and Power BI.
• Help ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR systems, supporting improved data quality and governance.
• Provide operational support to the payroll function, including data preparation, reconciliation, and responding to queries.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Assist with system testing, release management, and documentation of updates and changes.
• Create and maintain system documentation, workflow processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with Digital Services and Information Security teams to ensure compliance with data protection policies and relevant legislation.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

• Experience working with HR systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and confident handling data.
• Understanding of core HR processes and the employee lifecycle.
• Basic knowledge of payroll operations and associated data flows.
• Familiarity with data privacy and security principles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in HR, IT, Business Analytics or a related field.
• Previous exposure to project management methodologies.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (e.g., CIPD, HRIS training) is desirable.

Equal opportunities and diversity

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments: Applicants with a disability who wish their application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme should confirm this when submitting their application. Under this scheme we guarantee to interview an applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for the role. You should also inform our HR team if you wish us to consider any Reasonable Adjustments at any stage of the process (HR Service Desk: ).

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic.

How to apply

Please upload an up-to-date CV plus a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.