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Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) is one of the University’s Professional Services teams at the University. We provide a full range of advisory and support services to staff within the Colleges and Professional Services, including planning of staffing; restructuring; individual employment matters; maternity/paternity; performance; and recruitment of new staff. Principal services are featured below. Read our strategy.
Who to contact in Human Resources
Find the full list of who to contact on our contacts pages.
Learning and development

Coordination of learning and development activities for staff and advice provision to managers.
Employment policy and reward

Development and administration of University’s employment and reward policy and practice; management of the University’s Trent HR system.
Payroll and pensions

Day to day administration and provision of advice to employees on payroll and pensions matters.
Equality and diversity

We are committed to supporting students and staff to work and study in an environment that is free from discrimination and promotes equality of opportunity.
Occupational Health

Provision of support for individual staff and advice to managers on welfare and health-related matters.
Health and safety

Provision of advice and guidance to managers on health and safety matters, including statutory and compliance issues.
