Sometimes, when you're deep in the flow of your work, the administrative side of things can feel like a distant hum. But when you need a hand with something HR-related at UMMS, knowing who to turn to makes all the difference. It’s like having a friendly guide through the university’s inner workings.
Think of the Employee Services Hub as your first port of call for general HR advice and administrative support. Whether you're a manager needing a hand with staff queries or an individual staff member looking for guidance, they’re there to help navigate the everyday aspects of your employment journey. Need assistance with new starters, internal transfers, contracts, or even pre-employment checks? The onboarding team within the Hub is ready to assist, reachable at onboarding-employee-services-hub@bristol.ac.uk.
Beyond the day-to-day, there are specialized teams ready to tackle more specific needs. If you're dealing with employment changes – think shifts in hours, contract extensions, academic promotions, or even just needing an employment reference – the Hub’s got you covered. They also handle the important matters of leave, flexible working requests, initial service reviews, relocation expenses, and the sensitive processes of redundancy, resignations, and retirements.
For those navigating the complexities of international work, the Staff Immigration & Global Mobility Team is invaluable. They manage UK immigration compliance, visa applications, and offer crucial support for international staff relocating to the UK. If you're considering working overseas, they're the ones to consult for risk assessments, compliance, and international payroll. You can reach them at staff-immigration-team@bristol.ac.uk for immigration matters and staff-globalmobility@bristol.ac.uk for global mobility.
Then there's the Temporary Staffing Service (TSS), a vital resource for flexible staffing needs. Whether it's covering short-term vacancies, managing peak workloads, or finding specialist support, TSS ensures the right people are in place swiftly. They handle casual worker contracts, administrative and clerical staff for temporary gaps, and even teaching support staff. If you're dealing with external examiner appointments or honorary and associate staff, TSS is your contact point.
And for those specific faculty or staff group queries, there are dedicated email addresses: FALS-hrqueries@bristol.ac.uk for Arts, Law and Social Sciences; FHLS-hrqueries@bristol.ac.uk for Health and Life Sciences; FSEN-hrqueries@bristol.ac.uk for Science and Engineering; and PS-hrqueries@bristol.ac.uk for Professional Services. If you're ever unsure who to contact, don't hesitate to email any of these mailboxes – your query will be expertly redirected. It’s all about making sure you get the right support, smoothly and efficiently, so you can focus on what truly matters.
