People Systems Analyst

This job is with Lewis Silkin LLP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

About the Team:

This role sits within the Human Resources team which comprises over 30 people specialists based in our London and Cardiff offices, working closely together to provide excellent employment conditions for the firm’s people, covering all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

We are currently undergoing a technology transformation within the HR function and across the wider firm; this role is a key part of this programme of change. The main focus of this role will be to support the new HR system (SuccessFactors) and related modules (Employee Central, Employee Central Payroll, Learning, Performance and Onboarding), with a primary focus on data, reporting and analytics. Please note this role is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Support integration activities between HR and wider systems.
• Lead on designing and developing a suite of standard reports and dashboards in line with the needs of the business, utilising SuccessFactors and other reporting software (i.e. Power BI).
• Propose, design and deliver improvements to SuccessFactors.
• Devise and deliver on plans to decommission legacy HR systems, including Cascade.
• Identify opportunities to further utilise technology to improve efficiencies.
• Support with designing and documenting HR processes.

About You:

You will have a professional manner, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have previous experience working within an office. You’ll have a flexible nature and will enjoy working within a fast-paced team, and will be highly organised. You’ll also possess strong numeracy and attention to detail skills, which will be key within this role. We are looking for someone who is passionate about being a team player, who is keen to support others.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience (3+ years) with HR systems and methods for collecting, exporting, and analysing HR data.
• Expertise in SuccessFactors Report Stories.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical/numeracy skills, with the ability to analyse complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and in various formats, with experience of bringing people together to achieve shared outcomes.
• The ability to present and explain technical information in a simple and clear way to non-technical users.
• Ability to combine HR functional knowledge with strong technical expertise to drive system improvements.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet to identify and solve potential issues collaboratively.
• High level awareness of GDPR and data governance.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, able to work on own initiative with flexibility and to research independently.
• Flexibility to travel between offices where necessary.
• Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent team player, able to build great relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.

Additional Information:

At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process by supporting anyone who requires adjustments, in order to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. All applicants will be considered equally and fairly. If you’d like to request any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexible working patterns, please email the recruitment team in confidence.