The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do, and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.
Why This Role Matters
As an HRIS Apprentice, you will support the maintenance and development of the HR platform, Workday. Your role ensures the delivery of efficient and accurate management information and administration. You will engage in analytical work and be involved in a variety of areas across the Reward and HR team, in addition to your core HRIS responsibilities.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Understanding the technology that supports the HR function
Learning key HR processes such as recruitment, learning and general HR processes
Support the business users on Workday related queries
Conduct thorough testing to ensure desired functionality
Create user documentation to guide users on new or updated features
Analyse data to help the team make decisions on development and change requests
Help maintain and support our HR system and related application
Collaborate with HR and IT team members to develop system optimization
Learn key HR processes such as recruitment, learning and general HR processes
First line of contact for business users with Workday related queries
Analyse, define, document, and validate specific functional requirements.
Participate in training, meetings, seminars, and other events to enhance your role.
Analyse data to help the team make decisions on development and change requests
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to the team.
- You will bring am enthusiasm to learn and a can-do attitude.
What’s great about working for us
- 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
- Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) – in additional to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
- Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5 year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
- Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
- Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
- Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
- Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
- Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
- Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
- Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
- Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)
- Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury
- Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
- Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
- Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
- Robust family first policy
- 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
- Four day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave
- Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
- The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…
*Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time
Salary: £20,500
Close Date: 20th September 2026
Skills Required
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Teamwork abilities
- Willingness to learn and contribute to the team
- Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude
What We Do
Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business renowned for its expert live and online auctions and bespoke private sales. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of global services, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate, and education. With a presence in 46 countries, it serves a global clientele through flagship hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris, and Geneva.
