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Transforming HR and finance

Transforming HR and finance

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We're transforming how we offer HR and finance services across the University.

A lot of our processes are outdated and manual, leading to extra effort spent on repetitive tasks. Moving to a modern, simplified, united way of working is the single best route to a more connected experience for all of us.

Rather than replacing our expiring systems like-for-like (Agresso, ResourceLink and dozens more), this is an opportunity to reimagine what we do, and avoid the duplication and fragmentation that comes with what we have now.

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What will improve (and when)

Updating personal information. Overseeing project budgets. Recruiting new staff. Selling departmental services. Procuring from suppliers. From February 2027, these and other processes will move into an all-in-one system for HR and finance.

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Who will benefit (and how)

Academics, subsidiaries, frontline workers, support staff – all of us.

One system, with direct access for day-to-day tasks; smarter work, with more automation and consistency; clean data, with a single source of truth for accurate reporting; and clearer roles, with better-defined governance and accountability.

With your help and insights, we can make the transformation as successful as possible. Our sector is going through a challenging time, with extra pressure on every UK university to do more with less. All the more reason to join the conversation.

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Support to navigate change

Change, and the opportunities it brings, often feels exciting – but it can also lead to uncertainty and discomfort for some.

Alongside the existing wellbeing support on offer, we've launched a new Staff Learning Collection that includes practical resources for you and those you work with. We'll add more topics as we progress through the programme.

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It's great to see and hear how people have engaged with the Staff Learning Collection already, and found it useful in the context of the transformation. This month, we're focusing on understanding your response to change – how to find your control, influence and voice in uncertainty.

Chris, Development Partner