Deleting an Employee in RosterElf

This article explains how to delete an employee from your RosterElf account using the mobile app. Once deleted, the employee is marked as inactive, all future shifts become Open Shifts, and any approved or pending leave is removed. Follow the steps below to manage your staff list efficiently.

1. Open the More Menu

1.1. On the bottom-navigation bar, tap More (three-dot icon).

1.2. In the modal that appears, tap Staff.

2. Swipe to Reveal the Delete Button

2.1. Locate the employee in the list.
2.2. Swipe left on the employee’s name to reveal the red Delete button.

2.3. Tap Delete.

3. Confirm the Deletion

3.1. A confirmation message appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the selected staff member.
3.2. Tap Delete to confirm or Cancel to abort.

4. What Happens After Deletion

4.1. Employee Becomes Inactive

4.1.1. The employee is marked as inactive in your account.

4.2. Open Shifts

4.2.1. Any future rostered shifts convert to Open Shifts that need to be re-assigned.

4.3. Pending or Approved Leave

4.3.1. All pending or approved leave records for the employee are removed.

FAQs about deleting staff in RosterElf

1. How do I delete an employee in the RosterElf mobile app?
Open More › Staff, swipe left on the employee’s name, tap Delete, then confirm the deletion.

2. What happens to future rostered shifts after I delete a staff member?
RosterElf instantly converts all upcoming shifts for that employee into Open Shifts that you need to re-assign.

3. Does deleting an employee remove any pending or approved leave?
Yes. The system automatically clears all pending and approved leave records for the deleted employee.

4. Can I reactivate an employee once they are deleted?
Yes. Follow this guide to reactivate a deleted employee.

Q5. Will deleting a staff member erase their past timesheet data?
No. RosterElf retains historical timesheets and payroll records for compliance and reporting purposes; only future items are removed.