New Core phases combine

The Programme team are pleased to confirm that they will be delivering your new system on a single launch date rather than in a phased approach. This means you will be able to access core HR, Payroll, and Finance functionality from the first day of New Core launch; from booking annual leave to raising orders … Continue reading “New Core phases combine”

How to… raise an expense claim

The New Core team are launching a new series of ‘how to’ guides providing a snapshot of some of the functionality and processes that will be available in the University’s new HR and Finance system. These guides will give further information on what New Core means for you, and provide step-by-step details on how to … Continue reading “How to… raise an expense claim”

New Core meetings – you decide the agenda

Thank you to all colleagues who have submitted feedback  on New Core and the content that you would find of most use in communications about the new system. The Programme team are currently planning the schedule for New Core events, newsletter content, and champion meetings for the new year and need your suggestions to ensure … Continue reading “New Core meetings – you decide the agenda”

Meet the Team – Dawn Hopkins

The latest New Core ‘Meet the Team’ interview comes from Dawn Hopkins, Project Manager for HR, Payroll, and Document Management. What is your role on New Core? My role on New Core is Project Manager for HR, Payroll (HRP), and Document Management. It is my responsibility to ensure that all HRP and Document Management tasks … Continue reading “Meet the Team – Dawn Hopkins”

Meet the team – Charlotte Wellington

Our new regular ‘meet the team’ feature will include interviews with colleagues across the New Core Programme. Our first interviewee is Programme Leader, Charlotte Wellington. What is your role on New Core? New Core is the University’s biggest ever business transformation and change management programme that will see our ageing core Finance, HR, and Payroll … Continue reading “Meet the team – Charlotte Wellington”

2B or not 2B – that is the question!

Extensive sessions were held over the summer to discuss and confirm the requirements for Finance elements of the new system that will be delivered in the second phase of the Programme launch.   These elements will form the ‘2b’ phase of the Programme, due to launch in summer 2019 and include: Supplier portal Tendering and Sourcing … Continue reading “2B or not 2B – that is the question!”

Worktribe implementation begins

The New Core Finance workstream have been liaising with colleagues across all Colleges to discuss research funding application approval processes. The Research Grant Management elements of the new system, being delivered by our partner supplier Worktribe, will provide a standardised approval model for funding applications to facilitate collaborative working across the University. This model will … Continue reading “Worktribe implementation begins”

Roles, responsibilities, and reviews

The New Core HR and Payroll team has been working closely with colleagues across Colleges and Professional Services to map roles and responsibilities for within the new system. This has included looking at organisation charts from all areas of the University and cross-referencing them to lists of staff. This has produced, the first standardised data … Continue reading “Roles, responsibilities, and reviews”

Consultation meetings continue…

The New Core Change team have been meeting with colleagues across all Colleges, Schools, and Professional Services departments over the summer to provide updates on the latest from the programme and to gather questions and feedback on what New Core will mean for staff. More than 60 meetings have been completed so far with more … Continue reading “Consultation meetings continue…”

Testing testing!

Activity for the University’s HR, Finance, and Payroll system continues apace, with upcoming work including a focus on all things testing, planning, and processes. The team will be inputting data into the secure test site over the next few months, and writing scenarios to help ensure that the functionality is as robust as possible for … Continue reading “Testing testing!”