HR Transformation Lead 18 Months Fixed Term Contract

This role is being advertised for our London office and we also welcome applications from candidates within Continental Europe where Clifford Chance has an office.

The Role

You will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the operating model and impact of the HR function. 

You will be leading the alignment of HR practices with the firms strategy and people and talent agenda. A key area of focus is leading process improvements end to end process design and a global consistent approach underpinned by automation/Workday.

Who you will work with

You will collaborate with senior HR leaders HR teams and other functions to design and execute HR transformation initiatives and programmes.

You will report to the Chief People Officer and work closely with the HR Leadership Team.

What you will be responsible for

You will develop and implement an HR transformation roadmap aligned with the firms strategy. You will lead the adoption of Workday automation and datadriven decisionmaking and identify opportunities for process optimization. You will collaborate with senior HR leaders and teams support the redesign of global HR processes and communicate transformation goals to stakeholders.

Additionally you will ensure smooth adoption of initiatives design transition programs work with crossfunctional teams and vendors and implement userfriendly HR solutions. You will measure the impact of transformation efforts ensure compliance with policies establish HR governance frameworks and monitor industry trends.

What you will do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR transformation roadmap aligned with the firms strategy.

• Lead the utilization/adoption of Workday automation and datadriven decisionmaking.

• Identify opportunities for process design and optimization and operational efficiencies across HR functions.

• Develop a HR Service catalogue for the function covering all areas of expertise and roles in conjunction with CoEs and role holders.

• Work with senior HR leaders HR teams as a true SME to advance the transformation agenda.

• Support the redesign of global HR processes to ensure global consistency compliance and best practice whilst complying with local legal and regulatory requirements. 

• Communicate transformation goals progress and benefits effectively to all stakeholders.

• Ensure smooth adoption of HR transformation initiatives in partnership with Change & Comms Lead and wider team.

• Design and deliver the transition of work program (analysis of existing processes and throwing/catching sessions) including the opportunity for automation.

• Work with cross functional project teams and vendors to deliver milestones on time within scope and budget.

• Support the redesign of HR processes to enhance efficiency reduce complexity and improve employee satisfaction.

• Implement solutions that promote selfservice automation and userfriendly HR interactions.

• Measure and analyze the impact of transformation efforts using KPIs and employee feedback to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure HR transformation initiatives comply with legal regulatory and company policies.

• Establish HR governance frameworks to ensure compliance and maintain strategic alignment.

• Monitor industry trends and best practices to keep HR transformation efforts forwardthinking and competitive.

Qualifications :

Your Experience

Skills

• Strategic thinking and ability to align HR transformation with firm strategy.

• Strong project management and change management skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leadership.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to drive cultural change and foster innovation within HR functions.

Experience

• HR business partnering and HR functional experience critical.

• Global experience critical.

• Experience in global HR transformation leading largescale HR projects digital HR implementations or process reengineering.

• Proven experience leading global HR transformation in complex matrixed global environments.

Knowledge

• Expertise in Workday digital transformation and process automation.

• Strong understanding of modern HR operating models digital HR tools and process improvement methodologies.

How we will support you

From your first day with us you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training informal coaching and mentoring through to skillsbased and technical training and on the job learning.

Additional Information :

Hybrid Working

This role follows our balanced hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50 of your time.

What we offer including our broad range of benefits and working environment

When you join Clifford Chance you will have access to a broad range of benefits to support you across many aspects of your personal and professional life including financial wellbeing lifestyle and family friendly benefits. For more information on what we offer specifically in the UK please visit our What We Offer page on our career site.

Equal Opportunities

At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families our firm and society. 

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender gender identity and expression marital or civil partnership status race colour national or ethnic origin social or economic background disability religious belief sexual orientation or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection terms and conditions of employment including pay promotion training transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here

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