Job Description
This role is being advertised for our London office, and we also welcome applications from candidates within Continental Europe, where Clifford Chance has an office.
The Role
You will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the operating model, and impact of the HR function.
You will be leading the alignment of HR practices with the firm’s strategy and people and talent agenda. A key area of focus is leading process improvements, end to end process design, and a global consistent approach, underpinned by automation/Workday.
Who you will work with
You will collaborate with senior HR leaders, HR teams, and other functions to design and execute HR transformation initiatives and programmes.
You will report to the Chief People Officer and work closely with the HR Leadership Team.
What you will be responsible for
You will develop and implement an HR transformation roadmap aligned with the firm's strategy. You will lead the adoption of Workday, automation, and data-driven decision-making, and identify opportunities for process optimization. You will collaborate with senior HR leaders and teams, support the redesign of global HR processes, and communicate transformation goals to stakeholders.
Additionally, you will ensure smooth adoption of initiatives, design transition programs, work with cross-functional teams and vendors, and implement user-friendly HR solutions. You will measure the impact of transformation efforts, ensure compliance with policies, establish HR governance frameworks, and monitor industry trends.
What you will do
- Develop and implement a comprehensive HR transformation roadmap aligned with the firm’s strategy.
- Lead the utilization/adoption of Workday, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for process design and optimization and operational efficiencies across HR functions.
- Develop a HR Service catalogue for the function covering all areas of expertise and roles, in conjunction with CoE's and role holders.
- Work with senior HR leaders, HR teams as a true SME to advance the transformation agenda.
- Support the redesign of global HR processes to ensure global consistency, compliance and best practice whilst complying with local legal and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate transformation goals, progress, and benefits effectively to all stakeholders.
- Ensure smooth adoption of HR transformation initiatives in partnership with Change & Comms Lead and wider team.
- Design and deliver the transition of work program (analysis of existing processes and throwing/catching sessions) including the opportunity for automation.
- Work with cross functional project teams and vendors to deliver milestones on time, within scope and budget.
- Support the redesign of HR processes to enhance efficiency, reduce complexity, and improve employee satisfaction.
- Implement solutions that promote self-service, automation, and user-friendly HR interactions.
- Measure and analyze the impact of transformation efforts, using KPIs and employee feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure HR transformation initiatives comply with legal, regulatory, and company policies.
- Establish HR governance frameworks to ensure compliance and maintain strategic alignment.
- Monitor industry trends and best practices to keep HR transformation efforts forward-thinking and competitive.
Qualifications
Your Experience
Skills
- Strategic thinking and ability to align HR transformation with firm strategy.
- Strong project management and change management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leadership.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to drive cultural change and foster innovation within HR functions.
Experience
- HR business partnering and HR functional experience critical.
- Global experience critical.
- Experience in global HR transformation, leading large-scale HR projects, digital HR implementations, or process reengineering.
- Proven experience leading global HR transformation in complex, matrixed global environments.
Knowledge
- Expertise in Workday, digital transformation, and process automation.
- Strong understanding of modern HR operating models, digital HR tools, and process improvement methodologies.
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
Company Description
Who we are
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Additional Information
Hybrid Working
This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time.
What we offer including our broad range of benefits and working environment
When you join Clifford Chance, you will have access to a broad range of benefits to support you across many aspects of your personal and professional life including financial, wellbeing, lifestyle, and family friendly benefits. For more information on what we offer specifically in the UK, please visit our What We Offer page on our career site.
Equal Opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
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