People Systems and Planning Lead
The closing date is 20 August 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the People Directorate for a People Systems and Planning Lead.
This Band 7 role offers strategic support and expert guidance across ESR, Payroll (via external provider), Workforce Planning, and HR systems. You will l lead on data quality, system optimisation, and planning processes that shape the future of our workforce.
We are looking for someone passionate about improving systems and ensuring compliance with frameworks and regulations. Youll work flexibly across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, with remote working options available.
The primary work base will be Kings Court 2, with home working.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. However, we would consider less hours for the successful candidate but would have to be a minimum of 30 hours.
The role will provide you with variety and no two days are the same. You will have autonomy to balance and achieve the demands of the role so will need demonstrate your ability to be responsive and flexible to be able meet the requirements of the role.
Join a forward-thinking team and help us deliver courageous, ambitious, responsive, and empowering people services.
To discuss informally whether this is the right role for you, contact us by the details found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.
Main duties of the job
As People Systems and Planning Lead, you will:
- oversee ESR, payroll liaison, and workforce planning, ensuring systems run efficiently and data quality is maintained.
- lead on compliance, support strategic planning, and contribute to transformation projects across the Trust.
A typical day involves analysing workforce data, resolving system issues, liaising with internal teams and external partners, and supporting service improvement. You will manage KPIs, contracts, and system upgrades, while providing expert guidance to colleagues. This hands-on role suits someone proactive, collaborative, and passionate about improving processes working closely with senior leaders having opportunities to shape long-term workforce strategy.
We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development, and a wide range of wellbeing and support.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
08 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1591
Job locations
2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
Employer's website
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