HRIS Senior Advisor - Time & Absence

The Role You will be joining the team at an exciting stage of our People journey with significant investment in our People technology and process design, following the implementation of Workday and other technologies to support the People team in their effort to become a more strategic partner to the business. We are looking for a Senior HRIS advisor, experienced in Workday Absence & Time, to take ownership of the design, configuration, and ongoing optimisation of Workday capabilities across Absence and Time Tracking within a global environment. You will provide functional knowledge and expertise on local People process/policy requirements coupled with demonstrating in-depth technical configuration expertise of Workday. Key Responsibilities Acts as an expert functional specialist for Workday technology including People transactions, business process configuration and design, including advising the People team, managers, and employees in the proper use of the systemCollaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather requirements and translate those business requirements into well-architected solutions that best leverage the Workday platform. Evaluate and provide recommendations with alternative solutions to system limitationsActively researches for new enhancements and releases in Workday, continually seeking opportunities for consistency, harmonisation, simplification in technical design and configuration whilst ensuring a custom-centric people experience and with a downstream system impact mindsetCo-own the delivery and prioritisation of change requests, document changes and process requirements, providing impact analysis and implement solutions in accordance with internal governance procedures.Acts as an escalation point for issues related to configuration, business processes, notifications. Analyse, diagnose and resolve complex technical production issuesBuild, test, and deploy Workday configuration (including PECI) as part of agreed projects and changesOptimise Workday reporting tools such as PRISM, People Analytics, Worksheets, Slides and Discovery Boards to respond to day-to-day reporting requests and cyclical production of statistics/reports to meet stakeholder requirementsUtilise EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder) to make mass updates in Workday for data changesPartners with IT to provide support to inbound/outbound integrationsWork collaboratively with key stakeholders, in particular broader IT and acts as gatekeeper to the AMS provider for issues escalation and/or delivery of configuration changesDelivers training and engagement activities to ensure key stakeholders are fully utilising Workday. Seek opportunities to upskill users to be self-sufficient. Contributes to the production of training materials and contentLeads and guides the team on configuration and management of cyclical technology enabled business processesOversee the work production of more junior colleagues in the team and the support of their developmentEngage with Workday community to understand system capabilities and recommend solutions to address business needs Essential Skills & Experience Strong technical understanding of People systems and their integrations with other system applicationsExperience of Workday within a medium/large complex organisation, ideally in a law firmDeep expertise in Workday, with expert/advanced technical configuration and business process experience in Absence and Time Tracking (essential).Good understanding of other HR modules, namely Recruitment, Talent, HCM, Compensation, Security, Data, Reporting & Analytics, EIBs (desirable)Ability to lead as a technical expert with hands-on experience in Workday configuration; from gathering requirements, design, development, testing, resolving issues efficiently, and end-to-end solution delivery.In-depth functional knowledge of end-to-end People processesAbility to translate business requirements into systems solutions and translate complex concepts into clear and actionable stepsExcellent organisational, planning and project management skillsHighly effective communication skills and ability to influence across a global team, lead workshops, present solutions, and facilitate technical and business discussions confidentlyThe ability to clearly present appropriate information to a range of audiences including translating data/technical system components into clear and meaningful information, particularly when converting raw data into insights and communicating story tellingStrong interpersonal skills and ability to look at the wider pictureAn inquisitive and challenging mind, with an interest in questioning and improving the "as is"Ability to manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment with strong ability to multitaskStrong sense of ownership, accountability and delivery focusAdvanced IT skills including MS Excel, VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables, SlicersHighly numerate with strong data accuracy and data analytics. Excellent attention to detailWorkday certification and/or training essentialFlexibility on working hours required to support globally with key stakeholders in varying time zones. Early starts and/or late finishes will be required. The Firm When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. Our Commitment Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process. A Note on Privacy Please take a moment to read our privacy notice. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. 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