Job Description
Are you ready to make your mark as part of our HR Operations team? Then you've come to the right place. At White & Case, we'll support you, give you responsibility, and welcome you as an integral member of our international team from day one. Our Global HR Operations team comprises dedicated professionals worldwide, aiming to deliver best practice HR processes that support the employee value proposition and business strategy through leading HR systems and tools.
We support HR Centres of Expertise by operationalising relevant processes and leading the design and implementation of new HR processes, systems, and significant improvement projects. Recently, we have transformed from a systems-led approach to a strategic focus on user experience and service-oriented, user-friendly processes. As part of the Firms 2025 strategy, the People team continues to invest in developing and integrating systems that support the employee lifecycle, including a multi-year programme to replace our system of record and review other systems and reporting to align with the Firm's vision.
In the Global HRIS team, you will oversee the integration of the People Function Technology stack with White & Case solutions and the Technology environment. You will design the HR solutions landscape, plan technology implementations and upgrades, and phase out obsolete tools.
Collaborating with HRIS Portfolio and Operations teams, you will build the HRIS release strategy, ensure integration operations, comply with data retention policies, and manage data sharing within the Firm's Data Governance framework. You will bring HRIS technical expertise, a focus on continuous improvement, and a collaborative approach to solve complex problems, playing a key role in system excellence and the rollout of our multi-year programme. This role demands system excellence, team management, HRIS operations, and business knowledge to deliver an exceptional end-user experience supporting our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* As the Senior Manager, HRIS Solutions Architect, you will ensure the design, consistency, and operability of our HR landscape, including legacy applications and new solutions like ServiceNow and Workday.
* You will oversee the smooth functioning of HR systems, monitor integrations with key systems, and implement Firm policies, collaborating with People Function, Technology, Finance, and Data Governance teams.
* You will be a key member of the Global HRIS team, working closely with the Associate Director, HRIS to deliver the HRIS strategy, roadmap, and operational targets supporting the Firm's objectives.
* Collaborate with peers within the function and across the Firm to improve processes and deliver greater value to users.
Strategic Planning
* Evaluating existing systems and recommending upgrades, integrations, or new technologies to improve efficiency and performance.
* Developing a strategic vision for the solution, aligning it with the overall business and technical architecture.
* Communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring everyone understands the proposed solution and its implications.
Risk Management
* Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with the solution, ensuring its successful implementation.
* Designing and documenting comprehensive solutions, considering various factors like technology, infrastructure, security, and scalability.
* Implementing a comprehensive testing strategy and associated environment and tools.
* Designing and implementing an operational framework to manage the quality of our operations and minimise risks potentially impacting key processes such as Payroll, Headcounts, or Billing.
* Investigating and coordinating the resolution of potential and actual service problems, requesting action from suppliers as required.
Workday Architecture Development
* Based on the requirements expressed by Centers of Excellence and your extensive experience of Workday best practices, recommend the development path of our Workday environment and its integrations with the Firm's other solutions.
* Explore opportunities to develop the Workday solution beyond current functionality to tailor features to our specific legal world needs.
* Expand our Workday-based applications through Workday Extend and related skills.
Qualifications
* Strong knowledge of process improvement, performance analysis, standards definition, governance, requirements gathering, system testing, and documentation management.
* Extensive Workday experience, focusing on Workday Extend and developing additional features and applications.
* People Data Management, including HR database design and administration.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.
* Analytical skills using data and analytical methods to explore stakeholder needs and concerns.
* Experience operating in international and remote-work support models, managing from a distance and across hierarchies.
* Business acumen understanding the Firm's business model and competitive advantages.
* Experience working internationally and cross-culturally.
* Effective resource management to meet objectives and challenges.
* Credible professional presence and driven by professional growth.
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