HR MI and Systems Analyst 12mth FTC

Job summary

• HR MI Systems Analyst – 12 Month FTC
• £33,014 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits
• Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business needs
• Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Job description

To protect a nation, we need people with all kinds of skills. That means everyone from architects to accountants, and electricians to engineers. Our HR team knows this well. They’re the ones who offer support every step of the way, helping us attract, train, develop and retain a range of brilliantly talented colleagues. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

• Putting people first
• Growing talent from within
• Finding your potential
• It all matters
• Help maintain HR systems that protect the UK’s security interests

When you join our team in this important role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of our HR systems and ensuring relevant data is accurate and current. Reviewing, streamlining and continually improving our reporting processes, we will also expect you to produce regular ad hoc Management Information reports, and populate the Civil Service data returns and internal dashboards circulated to our senior Executives. Highlighting any changes, patterns or trends found in reports, and analysing the data to understand possible underlying causes or correlations, you will also contribute to the improvement of our systems and services by identifying, testing and implementing updates and changes.

Responsible for monthly pay-related processes including queries, investigations, payroll reconciliation and the checking and approval of payments, you will support reward projects including the annual pay award and audit. Keeping up to speed with the latest regulations, policies and processes, and committed to ensuring your workload is effectively prioritised and managed, you’ll also respond to enquiries from colleagues and collaborate across teams to improve shared processes. And when necessary, you should be ready to assist your colleagues with issues relating to wider HR policies and projects, and ensure relevant Service Level Agreements are met.

Develop your career as you help to keep the country safe and secure

To be a success in this busy role you’ll possess the skills to analyse, interrogate and evaluate data, undertake service reporting, and be ready to work with specialist IT systems and databases and the Microsoft Office suite of software, with a particular focus on Excel. With proven experience of using and maintaining a Cloud based ERP system in an HR context, you should also be capable of writing work processes and working on pay casework.

A confident planner and organiser with well developed research and benchmarking skills, you should possess the ability to communicate confidently with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders, and have practical experience of working in a customer-facing role. A collaborative and effective team player with the skills to prioritise and manage your own diary, previous experience of working in an HR policy or operational role would be desirable, as would an understanding of payroll and LEAN processes, methods and tools.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Check (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

• To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk
• Closing date: 13/09/2026
• It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Person specification

• Experience of using and maintaining a Cloud based ERP

system in a HR context; - Lead Criteria

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• Experience of writing work processes;
• Experience in a customer-facing role;
• Communicate effectively with a range of people;
• Able to work effectively in a team;
• Able to manage own workload

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Experience of writing work processes
• Experience of using and maintaining an Cloud based system ERP system in a HR context - Lead Criteria
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Communicate effectively with a range of people

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £33,014, FCDO Services contributes

£9,564 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension
• A leave allowance of 25 days per annum
• 9 days per annum public and privilege days

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific/technical skills.

Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.

Your CV should include:

• no personal identifying details
• career history with key responsibilities
• achievements

qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.

Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the technical/ job specific questions which are outlined in the application form. If we receive a large number of applications, we will conduct an initial sift on the Lead Criteria only . If you pass the initial sift you will be progressed to full sift or directly to interview.

Those that are successful will be invited to a Face to face interview.

At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical/job specific skills and behaviours.

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) .

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the

Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)

and the

Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk
• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact FCDOServices.Recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk in the first instance.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from FCDO Services, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For more information, please visit their website.

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