Senior HR Report Analyst

CMS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Workforce Analytics Analyst to enhance their HR analytics capabilities. The role focuses on building data models using Workday Prism Analytics and Power BI, providing insights into workforce trends. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in SQL and experience in data analytics, coupled with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a diverse benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible, hybrid working policy

Generous bonus scheme

Up to 25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workforce or business data analytics.
• Strong working knowledge of Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Hands-on experience in Workday reporting.
• Solid understanding of data structures and ETL principles.
• Advanced Excel skills for ad hoc analysis.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Build People Data Model using Workday Prism Analytics and Power BI.
• Provide actionable insights into workforce trends and performance.
• Develop automated solutions for data analysis.
• Collaborate with the analytics team on HR strategy.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Power BI

Workday Reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Data modelling

Excel

Tools

Workday Prism Analytics

Power BI

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your technical analytics skills to the next level in a dynamic and high-impact HR analytics team.

About us

CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.

We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.

About the Role

Are you a data professional with a strong foundation in SQL, looking to expand your skillset into modern HR analytics tools? At CMS, we’re looking for a technically capable and insight-driven Senior Workforce Analytics Analyst to join our growing HR Reporting & Analytics team.

In this role, you’ll focus primarily on building out our People Data Model using Workday Prism Analytics and Power BI, helping to unlock the full potential of our workforce. You’ll be instrumental in shaping how we use people data—building scalable, automated solutions that provide actionable insights into workforce trends, planning, and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical foundations to deepen their expertise in Prism Analytics and BI tools within a forward-thinking, data-driven environment.

Why Join CMS?

• Work with leading-edge analytics tools such as Workday Prism Analytics and Power BI in a supportive, data-literate organisation.
• Develop your expertise in modern data pipelines and reporting platforms, with support for professional growth and training.
• Be part of a collaborative analytics team that plays a critical role in shaping the firm's people strategy and operational insight.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of data initiatives across workforce planning, HR operations, and strategic projects.

About You

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, technically skilled analyst with a passion for workforce data and a drive to build intelligent, automated solutions.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in workforce or business data analytics, with the ability to translate business questions into effective data solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of Power BI or a similar self-service BI tool.
• Hands-on experience in Workday reporting, with a preference for those familiar with Workday Prism Analytics or similar data transformation platforms.
• Solid understanding of data structures, data modelling, and ETL principles.
• A background in SQL is highly desirable, particularly for those looking to pivot into Workday Prism or similar tools.
• Advanced Excel skills for ad hoc analysis and data manipulation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to understand business needs and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal opportunities

At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us. In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field.

As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.

When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don’t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break.

We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] who will be happy to support you.

Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.

We look forward to receiving your application online via theCMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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