Job Description

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Location

Brighton, UK###

Hours

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (36.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).###

Salary

Grade 5 starting at 29,959 to 34,132 per annum, pro rata if part time.###

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract
About the role



This is an exciting opportunity to join the HR Systems & Reporting team during the implementation of our new Software as a Service (SaaS) HR System.

The HR Systems & Reporting Officer will be a key contact for answering system and reporting queries from staff within the department and across the University. Responsibilities will also include maintenance, testing and updating of current and new systems and reports.

Where needed the role will also support in the HR System Implementation Project, which aims to modernise and streamline HR and payroll operations by replacing the current outdated system with a new SaaS solution. The project will automate manual processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and enable accurate, data-driven decision-making, improving efficiency and effectiveness across the HR Division.

About you



As the HR Systems & Reporting Officer we are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly motivated individual who can organise and prioritise their own workload. Confident with IT systems and applications you will have excellent communication skills to support colleagues with queries, provide information and data.

About our Division



Our HR Division is all about our people. We provide advice and support to Divisions & Schools and our teams are dedicated to working in partnership to achieve positive outcomes for our university, colleagues, and Students alike. Commitment to expanding further into our People Strategy is our focus, and our continued pledge to provide an inclusive and positive working environment will put us at the forefront of becoming an Employer of Choice.



We want our people to grow, therefore, we continue to strive for innovative ways in which we can support and develop careers and aspirations.

Why work here



Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information



Please contact Megan Flockton m.flockton@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.


Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship. Please be aware that any role graded below 5.3 or 30,960 per annum will not be eligible sponsorship.###


June 1, 2025 5:59 PM###

Expected Interview Date

To Be Confirmed###

Expected Start Date

As Soon As Possible###

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Fixed Term until 30 September 2026.