The Vacancy
The Vacancy
Join a dynamic and fast-paced team at Fieldfisher, where you will play a crucial role in supporting our training and development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to maintaining excellence in employee development and ensuring the seamless execution of various training and growth programmes. Your efforts will directly impact the career progression and skill enhancement of our employees.
HRIS Management & Development
1. Serve as a super user and subject‑matter expert for the following HR systems: Cascade (HRIS), Networx (Recruitment), Clear Review (Performance Management), and Workbuzz (Engagement)
2. Maintain, develop and optimise systems to improve user experience, process, and compliance
3. Manage and/or support system updates, enhancements, workflows, and user permissions
4. Troubleshoot system issues and liaise with internal stakeholders and external providers to resolve technical queries
5. Lead on HR data integrity initiatives, conducting regular 'data loads' and audits, ensuring robust data governance
HR Process & System Support
6. Support UK and EU HR teams with system queries, acting as the 'go to' for colleagues globally
7. Contribute to the improvement and standardisation of HR processes
8. Support annual HR cycles (e.g., salary review, appraisals, engagement surveys) through data preparation, reporting, and system configuration
9. Assist with renewal and annual budgeting for HR system products
10. Support the integration of HRIS data into the payroll module, ensuring accurate data flow, reconciliation, and issue resolution
Reporting and Analytics
11. Design, compile, and maintain a suite of HR reports and/or dashboards
12. Produce regular MI for HR colleagues across Operations, Recruitment, Inclusion and more.
13. Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from stakeholders across the firm
14. Support with people data interpretation and manipulation to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities
Skills and Experience
15. Strong experience working with HRIS platforms, ideally Cascade, including system administration, configuration and development. Experience using Networx, Clear Review and Workbuzz is desired but not essential
16. Advanced Excel skills
17. Demonstrable experience producing accurate, high-quality HR reports and analysis
18. Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to data accuracy and quality
19. Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently
20. Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non‑technical users
21. Knowledge of GDPR and HR data compliance principles
Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment is desired, but not essential.
Who are we looking for?
22. We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
23. You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
24. In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
25. Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: .
26. Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
27. Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
28. Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Inclusion is not exclusive:
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit:
What to do next:
29. Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
30. Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
31. Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
32. For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
33. We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at .
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
The Firm
We are not a UK firm with offices in Europe. We are a European law firm at our core. While our HQ is London, we are spreading across Europe at pace. In addition to UK, China and Silicon Valley we have offices in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.
With 1,800 people across 28 offices across 14 countries you might expect an impersonal office culture, but you will find a homely, family feel even in the largest offices.
Quality on both sides
Across all our offices and jurisdictions are market-leading practices in corporate/M&A, finance, real estate, energy and natural resources, technology and life sciences.
We count as clients large corporations including major technology firms, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies, energy suppliers, infrastructure companies, global banks and financial institutions.
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. Applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
Benefits
Testimonial
"It is great being in a firm which "gets" cross-office working – to feel properly part of a national team and to work with colleagues in other specialisms who are unconstrained by geography."
"I consider Fieldfisher to be a progressive firm with an understanding of social values. I'm pleased that staff is able to have input in the firm's direction and purpose as well as help to shape wider society. I'm encouraged to perform by being able to develop in a natural way, whilst being supported at every step.
Fieldfisher has managed to nurture a really positive and friendly culture. If they have drive and ambition, I would encourage anybody looking for a role here to grab the opportunity."
"Since joining Fieldfisher in 2016, I have progressed from an entry-level secretarial role to an experienced executive assistant. This was made possible by a supportive and inclusive working environment that allows staff to progress at a pace that is best suited to them which in turn makes for well-rounded, home-grown talent.
The firm strikes a great balance between providing the foundations for success and autonomy of your own growth and development. An insight I would give to potential applicants is that Fieldfisher offers the opportunity for a career and a sense of belonging to a community and not just a job."
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