HR Systems & Reporting Specialist
Support the delivery and enhancement of HR systems and reporting solutions by evaluating business requirements and identifying practical approaches. Provide hands-on support across HR systems and reporting activities, ensuring alignment with HR strategy and operational needs. Collaborate closely with People Experience Specialists, HR Business Partners, and Centres of Expertise to resolve issues, share knowledge, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement—including the use of digital tools to streamline HR processes and enhance the employee experience.
Main duties and responsibilities
Solution Design & Delivery
- Participate in the design and delivery of HR systems and reporting solutions, ensuring scalability and sustainability.
- Support a range of solution types, from routine to complex, and contribute to both system and reporting requirements.
- Ensure integration and consistency across modules and outputs, working closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and People Experience Specialists.
- Design solutions with a strong focus on the end-user (employee/partner) experience, capturing and acting on stakeholder feedback to ensure solutions are intuitive, effective, and aligned with business needs.
- Support process delivery and maintain accountability for data integrity and usability.
Team Coordination & Support
- Coordinate and work with team members, particular emphasis on close, ongoing collaboration with People Experience Specialists, HRBPs, and Centres of Expertise.
- Actively participate in team forums and demand planning meetings to ensure priorities are aligned and knowledge is shared.
- Foster a collaborative environment by encouraging joint problem-solving, regular knowledge sharing, and mutual support throughout the full lifecycle of solution delivery: design, build, test, deploy, and post-go-live support.
- Promote robust documentation, governance, and accountability across all activities.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including HR, IT, Finance, and People Experience Specialists, to ensure systems and reporting solutions support shared objectives.
- Engage with external vendors to manage support, escalate issues, and ensure effective knowledge transfer.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Proactively identify and implement opportunities for simplification, automation, and adoption of new technologies.
- Support change management and communications to drive engagement and adoption of new processes and tools.
- Champion a culture of openness to change, continuous learning, and improvement.
- Contribute to forums and prioritization discussions, supporting requests for new features and reporting enhancements.
About you
- Experience in HR systems, data management, or reporting, with a strong understanding of HR processes.
- Proven ability to deliver HR solutions across functions, including enhancements and reporting outputs.
- Strong coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Effective communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with People Experience Specialists and other HR colleagues.
About Us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.