Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

ESR Workforce Systems Administrator

The closing date is 30 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Workforce Systems Administrator to join our Workforce Systems team within the Workforce Directorate.

You will work as a member of the HR Performance Team supporting the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Administration function. You will provide an efficient and timely data inputting and administrative service to the Workforce Department to ensure all employees pay, contractual and personal information is appropriately input and maintained in the integrated HR and Payroll system i.e. Electronic Staff Record (ESR).

In accordance with our Trust Agile Working Policy, the successful post holder will need to work on site in Worthing at least 1 day a week.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a comprehensive administrative support to ensure that HR information is kept up to date and accurate in ESR and that key deadlines, such as payroll cut-off, are met. Ensuring that the update of staff records in ESR for new starters, contractual changes and leavers are in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

You will ensure timely responses are actioned to queries in the team generic email inboxes and that any associated logs/spreadsheets are accurate and kept up to date.

You will build strong relationships with other teams in the Trust and pro-actively identify data quality issues within ESR and work with other members of the Workforce Department to rectify these.

About us

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Career Progression: We know that building on your personal and professional development are key to providing the best patient care. We are committed to providing a working environment where you can progress your career, build your knowledge base and develop your skillset.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to becoming a diverse employer and inclusive workplace in which people from all backgrounds can belong and pursue enriching careers.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-CO-21736

Job locations

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities. Below are some of the key responsibilities:

To provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure that Workforce HR information is kept up to date and accurate in ESR and that key deadlines, such as payroll cut-off, are met. Ensuring that the update of staff records in ESR for new starters, contractual changes and leavers are in accordance with policies and procedures.

Ensure the ESR Administration Team generic email inboxes are monitored and actioned on a daily basis and that the associated logs/spreadsheets are accurate and kept up to date.

Support the Trust Employee Compliance and Reference processes

Develop strong working relationships with Payroll, Finance and managers.

Be conversant with Agenda for Change terms & conditions, Medical & Dental terms & conditions, local arrangements and Trust policies, as appropriate to the role.

To pro-actively identify data quality issues within ESR and work with other members of the Workforce Department to rectify these.

To support and advise managers on the day-to-day operation of the Workforce aspect of ESR including the electronic eStaff Forms.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities. Below are some of the key responsibilities:

To provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure that Workforce HR information is kept up to date and accurate in ESR and that key deadlines, such as payroll cut-off, are met. Ensuring that the update of staff records in ESR for new starters, contractual changes and leavers are in accordance with policies and procedures.

Ensure the ESR Administration Team generic email inboxes are monitored and actioned on a daily basis and that the associated logs/spreadsheets are accurate and kept up to date.

Support the Trust Employee Compliance and Reference processes

Develop strong working relationships with Payroll, Finance and managers.

Be conversant with Agenda for Change terms & conditions, Medical & Dental terms & conditions, local arrangements and Trust policies, as appropriate to the role.

To pro-actively identify data quality issues within ESR and work with other members of the Workforce Department to rectify these.

To support and advise managers on the day-to-day operation of the Workforce aspect of ESR including the electronic eStaff Forms.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience (such as HR, Training or Administrative and Clerical)

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Experience in an administrative office environment
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Able to deal with confidential and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy at all times
  • Experience of working as part of a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience (such as HR, Training or Administrative and Clerical)

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Experience in an administrative office environment
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Able to deal with confidential and sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy at all times
  • Experience of working as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS


Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS


Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ESR Team Leader

Jo Ellis

jo.ellis11@nhs.net

03003044448

Details

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

354-CO-21736

Job locations

Portland House

Richmond Road

Worthing

BN11 1HS


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