ScotRail HR Analytics Graduate

Duration: 2 years

Start Date: August 2026

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland.  We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland.  We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035. 

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about data, curious about how analytics can drive better decision-making, and eager to make a real impact from day one? Join ScotRail as an Analytics Graduate within our HR Directorate and help shape the future of our workforce through data-driven insights.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of our business, learning from experienced professionals in HR analytics, with a key focus on information systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience with tools like iTrent and Business Objects, identify emerging trends in our workforce, and support the delivery of workforce data and analytics across the organisation.

You will have the opportunity to learn and develop resource plans across other business areas, collaborating with teams in operations, engineering, and customer service to understand how data informs decisions across ScotRail.

The Person

To be considered for this role you must, as a minimum have:

• Qualifications (a degree) at SCQF Level 9 in a numerate or analytical discipline (e.g. Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Maths, HR with analytics focus).
• Have a keen interest in maintaining and developing existing HR information systems.
• Have a keen interest in maintaining and developing HR dashboards, on tools such as power BI, to better inform data led decision making.
• Naturally curious, with a keen interest in how data can solve real-world problems.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, dashboards, and reporting tools — and eager to learn more.
• A clear communicator who can turn complex data into simple insights.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and ready to work with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, or similar tools is desirable — but not essential.

What can you expect from your graduate programme?

As part of ScotRail’s two-year graduate programme, you’ll benefit from structured rotations across HR, gaining exposure to real projects from day one. You’ll be supported by experienced professionals in HR systems, analytics and workforce planning, and have access to both internal learning platforms and external training opportunities.

Over the two-year programme you will:

• Contribute to HR system enhancements, including testing and configuring modules in iTrent and supporting data integrity initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Workforce Planning and HRIS teams to explore how data informs strategic decisions across the business.
• Work with to identify opportunities for cross-functional analytics projects.
• Support the development of people-focused dashboards and reports, helping leaders understand trends in recruitment, retention, and workforce performance.
• Engage with colleagues across the business to communicate insights, support quality improvement strategies, and refine your storytelling skills.
• Participate in cross-departmental analytics projects.
• Build your leadership and stakeholder engagement skills by working on high-impact projects and presenting findings to senior teams.

Alongside your on-the-job training, you’ll go on the ScotRail Graduate Journey where you’ll have a roadmap of development to support your career. When you join us, you’ll be given a full induction to the business, including tours of some of our locations.

This role works Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week.

Starting Salary: £30,648 per annum

Selection process

Selected candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview.  All offers are subject to passing our pre-employment checks which include a criminal record check, medical and referencing.

What we offer you

ScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including

• Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme.
• Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family, where applicable.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption.
• Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary.
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan.

Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.

Equal Opportunities

ScotRail is seven times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer.  We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent.  Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.