HR Systems Analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London or Cardiff
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
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SKILLS

SuccessFactors Report Stories Power BI HR systems integration Data analysis GDPR compliance Stakeholder communication Problem-solving Organizational skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

HR Systems Analyst

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an HR Systems Analyst for an 18-month fixed-term contract. Location: London or Cardiff. Reports to People Operations Manager. Team: Human Resources Department.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Successful businesses rely on a unique set of ideas and people. We help our clients protect and develop those vital assets, unlocking possibilities for future success. From iconic brands and leading multinationals to pioneering start-ups, we are proud to work with a huge range of inspiring clients. Our people are not only exceptional at what they do, they also enjoy doing it and consistently give their best to a firm they’re proud to be part of. This stems from our firm culture and our ethos of bravery and kindness. With an internationally minded team of more than 800 working across key areas of law – plus strategic partnerships around the world – we’ve got both the combination and calibre of legal experts it takes to enable our clients’ businesses to thrive.

About the team

This role sits within the Human Resources team which comprises of 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 process.

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. 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.
  • 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.
  • High level awareness of GDPR and data governance.
  • Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive, able to work on own initiative.
  • Flexibility to travel between offices where necessary.
  • Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Excellent team player, able to build great relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Additional information

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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. We are proud of the diversity within [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process. If you’d like to request any adjustments, please email the recruitment team in confidence at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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