Careers

• Newly created role - join a high performing P&D team rolling out a new HRIS 
• Have a seat at the table with the largest legal partnership in Australia
• Flexible work arrangements, generous parental leave, great offices integrated across the country (welcoming applicants across all office locations)

About us

HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every State and Territory across Australia, made up of 1700 people including over 280 Partners.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a People Systems Analyst to take full ownership of our Workday implementation - from the early groundwork and data cleansing through to activation, optimisation, and ongoing enhancement. This is a rare opportunity to shape our people systems ecosystem from the ground up, build strong foundations, and influence how our organisation leverages Workday long term.

Reporting directly to our Operations Manager, you’ll be the go‑to expert for our HRIS project, balancing strategic design with hands‑on configuration and problem‑solving. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to create something new, this role will suit you.

You'll be busy with:

• Leading the configuration and deployment of Workday for go‑live, including core data structures, workflow logic, security frameworks, and permission models.
• Supporting and enhancing multiple Workday modules - such as Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance, Compensation, and Learning - ensuring they run smoothly and meet business needs.
• Designing creative, user‑centred solutions that make the most of Workday’s capabilities to solve complex people‑systems challenges.
• Investigating and resolving system issues, data discrepancies, and cross‑module errors with a methodical and solutions‑focused approach.
• Owning large‑scale data updates and maintaining high standards of data integrity, validation, and governance.
• Managing system access, security roles, and compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with audit and privacy expectations.
• Assisting with integrations and supporting the flow of accurate, reliable data between Workday, payroll, and other connected systems.
• Partnering closely with P&D, IT, and external Workday partners to deliver a seamless and well‑governed HRIS environment.

Ideally, you'll come with:

• Experience working with an HRIS implementation (Workday desirable) in a systems, analyst, or configuration‑focused role (exposure to multiple modules is ideal) for end to end implementation.
• Professional services such as law or accounting firm experience advantageous
• Confidence managing large data sets, performing data cleansing, and applying strong data governance practices.
• A track record of troubleshooting system issues, analysing root causes, and implementing practical solutions.
• Familiarity with integrations and how data flows between HR, payroll, and other business systems.
• The ability to translate business needs into system requirements and work effectively with stakeholders across P&D, IT, and external vendors 
• A mindset that blends curiosity, problem‑solving, and willingness to roll up your sleeves - especially important in a newly created role.

Our offering

• A brand new role! With full exposure to a major HRIS project rather than only BAU.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Location: Our offices are located in the heart of the action across Australia - genuinely integrated to interact with colleagues across the country.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture and rewarding meritocracy model.
• Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV to Gabrielle Saunders at gmsaunders@hwle.com.au. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. HWL Ebsworth strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion.