Senior HR Systems Analyst

As part of our continued journey to excellence we are seeking a dedicated and proactive Senior HR Technology Analyst to joint our HR Technology team. This role will report to the Senior HR technology Manager and will work closely with the Continuous Improvement Manager to help the function deliver on the full potential of Workday at CMS.

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5800 lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients our people and the communities we work in.

We take a bold dynamic and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire impact and support our clients and our people helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the role

In this role you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

Work collaboratively across HR and the wider firm to identify opportunities for process improvement supported by delivered Workday technology or Workday Extend solutions

Design build and deploy custom application using Workday Extend to meet those identified business needs where appropriate

Lead or participate in all phases of application/functional development including design development testing and deployment

Ensure compliance with Workday best practices data security and governance standards across all functional and Extend development

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Workday delivered solutions integrations and Extend applications

Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on Workday capabilities and roadmap

Create quality configuration and technical documentation and ensure knowledge transfer within the HR Technical team and the wider HR function as appropriate

Maintain an active involvement in the Workday Community to ensure that knowledge is kept current across the full Workday suite of applications

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants so to be considered for this role you must meet the following skills and experience:

Demonstrable experience in HR technology with a strong focus on Workday in both a functional and technical capacity

Deep knowledge of one or more Workday HR functional areas e.g. HCM Absence Talent Acquisition Talent and Performance Learning Advanced Compensation

Hands on experience of Workday Extend through the full app lifecycle

We will also consider applicants with experience of JSON JAVA PYTHON or RUBY as an alternative to Extend

Understanding of Workdays data model security framework and integration tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and requirements

Whats in it for you

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few these include:

Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
Flexible hybrid working policy
Generous bonus scheme
Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
Holiday exchange scheme
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal opportunities

At CMS we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise celebrate and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems we need the best and brightest minds available to support of this goal we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field.

As a Future Facing Firm we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.

When recruiting we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in but dont feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break.

We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via theCMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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