Senior HR Systems and MI Analyst

Senior HR Systems and MI Analyst

Job description

Term : Permanent Reports to : Head of HR Operations & Senior Reward and Benefits Manager Team : Human Resources The Firm

Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service.

We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises.

From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.

Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation,





they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done.

That's why they choose us.

Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach : pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear.

Values which mean we gain our clients' trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them.

Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values.

The Team

The Team is responsible for the development of HR strategy in line with the Firm's strategy and business goals, and effecting this through the design and implementation of HR policies, practices and initiatives across all areas of people management including professional development, recruitment and selection, diversity, employee relations, pay and benefits,





and organisational change and development.

Scope

- To create, produce and assist in the production of reports and analysis of HR related management information for the HR team and wider business as required.
- As a super-user of core HR, payroll, benefits and staff engagement systems, acting as the first point of contact for all HR Systems queries related to employee data, pay and benefits, diversity and inclusion / gender pay gap reporting and escalating as needed to the relevant HR Manager.
- To support the Senior Reward and Benefits Manager and Senior Reward & Payroll Adviser with monthly payroll processes and benefits administration.

To be an integral part in the annual salary and bonus review processes and the annual benefits renewal.

Responsibilities

HR and Payroll System







- Analyse the current systems set up / system and service standards and in collaboration with the Senior Reward and Benefits Manager and Head of HR Operations and implement any required changes.
- To be a super-user of the HR system (Cascade), acting as the first point of contact for any queries and training.
- Supporting users within the HR Team and wider firm where required on the use of the systems and the functions within it escalating queries to the system support desk as appropriate.
- Assisting the Senior Reward and Benefits Manager in the annual salary and bonus review as required with reports and checking.
- Completing regular data integrity checks and data cleansing of the HR and Payroll system and ensuring that any data issues are resolved promptly,





and relevant processes are updated where required.
- Ensuring data compliance on the HR and Payroll system in line with GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
- Supporting the HR team and wider business to identify and deliver improvements within the HR systems and user functionality including ongoing implementation of workflows and process improvements.
- Continuously seeking ways to integrate, streamline and ensure full usage of the systems making recommendations to the HR Management team.
- To support the implementation of upgrades, and patches to HR related systems including testing, as required, to ensure that the systems are maintained and developed to their full potential.
- Maintenance of HR and Payroll system as required e.g. code / table / cost centre changes etc.






- Completing data import and export processes such as holiday adjustments and salary and bonus review with support from Reward and HRIS Assistant.

HR Management Information

- Developing and maintaining the HR Teams MI offering to the business in conjunction with HR Director and Head of HR Operations.
- Creating and generating complex ad-hoc reports requested by HR team members, Managing Partners and Directors across the firm.
- Designing, producing and analysing HR management information using Excel, Power BI and other reporting tools.
- Producing monthly reports for the Management Board, HR Team, Departmental Managing Partners and ensuring accurate and timely presentation and distribution with support from Reward & HRIS Assistant.
- Analysing trends and enabling pro-active support to the business using key information and KPIs.






- Generating reports to support the D&I; strategy and action plan including any benchmarking exercises.
- Managing the annual Gender Pay Gap data transfer and the initial analysis.
- Supplying data for other systems and processes such as the appraisal system and practising certificate renewal with support from Reward & HRIS Assistant.

Staff engagement Surveys - Peakon

- Support the preparation distribution, publication of engagement surveys for the firm. Support the production of regular updates (completion statistics etc) during each survey window.
- Produce analysis of the engagement survey results presenting the information clearly and visually and highlighting key themes.

Person Specification







- An experienced HR Systems specialist with proven experience within a legal or professional services industry.
- Previous experience with HR and Payroll systems and other hosted sites and portals, Iris Cascade preferred but not essential.

Knowledge of system workflows.

- Advanced user of MS Office applications Power BI, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Clear speaking, listening and written communication skills.
- Strong data presentation and analytical skills
- Ability to stay focused and organised.
- High attention to detail.
- Collaborative working with other team members.
- Strong customer service skills.

Special aspects

This role is suitable for flexible working and applications will be accepted from individuals looking to work 0.8 FTE across any working pattern as well as full-time.

The hours of work for this opportunity are 9 : 30am - 5 :





30pm but we would expect the successful candidate to be committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours if necessary and in response to client demand.

You will be expected to follow the firm’s agile working policy, which embraces home working but will require employees to spend a minimum number of days each week in the London office.

Farrer & Co is open to flexible working.

Farrer & Co is an equals opportunity employer who welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We look to employ the best candidates regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, social or economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

Comments

Farrer & Co conducts a pre-employment screening which consists of a Criminal History Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.

▶️ Senior HR Systems and MI Analyst
🖊️ Farrer
📍 London