Workday Reporting Specialist

Freshfields LLP is a major international law firm, providing business law advice of the highest quality. We want to be the law firm that clients turn to for legal advice where it matters most, wherever in the world that may be. We deliver seamless service across borders, cultures and languages, and the launch of the Freshfields Global Centre (Europe) is central to this vision. Our people make our firm - we are a people business and want to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all can flourish. We see diversity as a strength which creates fresh perspectives and generates new ideas. We enjoy our work and are determined to do an outstanding job. We deliver best when working in teams. We think and work globally - we don’t just say we are one firm; we act like one firm right across the world. We work wherever our clients need us. This is how we define ourselves, not by reference to where we have offices. Cross-border work isn’t just what we do, it is what we excel at. We understand what it really takes to work across different legal systems and commercial environments and to bridge language and cultural gaps. We aim to add value in everything we do - we are passionate about helping our clients succeed. We use our experience and creativity to help clients make judgements and achieve their goals. In everything we do, we seek to make a real difference to the communities in which we operate.

HR creates value for the firm by attracting and developing the best talent, building a culture of high achievement and delivering excellent HR processes.

We are looking for a Workday Reporting Specialist to join our HR Reporting Team. This role is ideal for someone with some experience in reporting within Workday, who is eager to grow their skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports, ensuring data integrity, and supporting the reporting needs of the firm's People data needs.

Key responsibilities and deliverables

• Report Generation & Maintenance: Develop and generate standard and ad-hoc reports from Workday to support the firm's people data needs. Customize existing reports within Workday to meet evolving business needs. Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and meet business requirements.
• Data Management: Maintain data integrity by validating and cleaning data before report generation. Troubleshoot data discrepancies and work with stakeholders to resolve issues. Assist in the creation of data feeds and extracts for external reporting systems, if needed.
• Stakeholder support: Collaborate with HR teams and other departments to understand reporting needs and provide insights through Workday reports. Provide end-user support for report generation, troubleshooting, and training as needed.
• Reporting Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to improve report efficiency, accuracy, and functionality. Assist in optimizing Workday reporting features and simplifying complex reports for easier access.
• System Knowledge & Training: Stay up-to-date with the latest updates and features in Workday reporting. Assist in developing training materials and documentation for internal stakeholders on how to use Workday reports.

Key requirements

• Essential: Experience in Workday report building, calculated fields and dashboarding. Strong proficiency with Excel and basic data manipulation. Good understanding of HR data, processes, and systems. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve data issues. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with different teams.
• Desirable: Experience working in the legal sector, with an understanding of the unique HR needs in a law firm or legal organization. Workday Reporting Pro.

Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing. Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.