Senior Manager, HRIS Solution Architect
hace 2 días
London
Are you ready to make your mark as part of our HR Operations team? Then youve come to the right place. At White & Case, well 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 Firms 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 Firms 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. You will 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 own extensive experience of Workday best practices, recommend the development path of our Workday environment and its integrations with the Firms other solutions When required, explore opportunities to develop the Workday solution beyond the current functionality to adjust Workday features to our specific Legal world needs Expand our Workday-based applications through Workday Extend Qualifications and skills Strong knowledge and understanding of process improvement, performance analysis, standards definition and governance, requirements gathering, system testing, and documentation management Extensive Workday experience required with a focus on Workday Extend and the development of additional features and applications People Data Management, including HR database design and administration Communication & interpersonal skills applying experience of different communication tools and methods to engage and influence senior stakeholders and to give a wide variety of groups a voice Analytical skills using a range of data and analytical methods to explore stakeholder needs and concerns Previous experience operating in international and remote-work support model environments, influencing and managing from a distance and across hierarchical reporting lines Business acumen understanding the Firms business model and areas of competitive advantage Experience in working internationally and cross-culturally Effectively managing available resources to meet planned objectives and unexpected challenges Credible professional presence and driven by professional growth What We Offer When you join us, youll be working directly with partners, business leaders and many other inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices. We live by our valuesto be pioneering, united and humanand we believe that youll experience them from your first day.We will give you the support and development opportunities that will help you achieve your potential. We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a HR Operations professional, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages. About White & Case We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration, and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many. Location & Reporting This role is based in our London office, and reports into the Associate Director, HRIS. Our standard office hours are 09:30-18:00, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week. Firm Benefits We offer a flexible range of benefits, services and programmes designed to help support your lifestyle requirements. Some of the benefits currently available include: Private medical insurance Pension plan with matched employer contribution up to 7.5% Yearly wellbeing fund Income protection Holiday purchase Life insurance Critical Illness insurance Private GP services Travel insurance Dental coverage Cycle to work Holiday purchase (available during annual enrolment) Equal Opportunity Statement White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firms policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please drop us an email . We will be happy to work with you. Note to recruitment agencies :Ourinternal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the London Recruitment team. When engaging with agencies, we are supported by our preferred suppliers. TPBN1_UKTJ