Human Resources
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HR Services
We manage the operational elements of the employee life cycle, from onboarding through to absence, employee relations and leaving.
Probation is a period of time at the start of your employment for the University to assess your performance, conduct and suitability for your job.
What is required from new members of staff and their line managers during the probationary period.
The Effective Behaviours Framework (EBF) describes the behaviours that distinguish effective performance and are highly valued in the University.
Use these forms to review performance and set objectives during the probation period.
How to upload probation forms to MSS.
Information on managing different working patterns.
Flexi-time allows you to vary your start and finish times around core working hours.
The flexible working options available for staff at the University and the procedure for applying to work flexibly.
Understand how to make a flexible working request.
This page outlines the different types of leave available to you as a member of staff.
Information about your annual leave entitlements, calculations and carrying over unused leave.
Our policy and procedure for supporting staff with health issues to manage sickness absence and thrive at work.
Important guidance on what to do to report and manage sickness absence.
Information on what disability leave is, when it may apply and how it can be requested.
Guidance for managers on how to support a member of staff who is expecting a baby.
How we can advise and support you if you are a member of staff expecting a baby.
Explains what paternity leave is, the eligibility to receive it and how to apply for it.
This policy provides information and guidance to help you when considering your options for taking shared parental leave.
How we consider and deal with unsatisfactory performance and support staff in such cases.
Our policy, procedures and responsibilities for ensuring dignity and respect for all - minor revision in September 2023 to incorporate the Resolution Framework
The University's policy regarding personal and professional relationships.
How employees can raise a grievance and the subsequent roles and responsibilities for how it will be handled.
How we ensure that employees who breach the rules of conduct are treated reasonably, consistently and fairly in every case Updated August 2025.
We aim to make the process of leaving our employment as smooth as possible.
Understand what is flexible retirement, who is eligible and how to apply for it.
This guide provides information on the arrangements for retirement.
This policy outlines how we manage significant changes to our people and resources effectively, fairly and in line with our legal requirements.
How the University works with its recognised Trade Unions to achieve collective bargaining and the collective agreements in place.
Confirmation of which Trade Unions are recognised by the University of Bath and the facilities that will be given to their representatives.
Explains the rights, responsibilities and arrangements of Trade Union Learning Representatives.
The University's annual submission to the Government on Trade Union facility time.