HR Essentials is an entry-level HR training course. Through a series of self-paced lessons you'll learn essential knowledge on area such as recruiting new staff, employment contracts, salary processing and maternity rights.
Quick EnquiryIt is an ideal beginner’s level HR training course if you’re looking to work as HR Assistant or with a broader role that includes HR functions within the HR Department. It would also suit those who’ve been given responsibility for staff management and development. You may though wish to enrol for the Pitman Training HR Assistant Diploma to ensure you have top level IT and Office skills to accompany your HR expertise, so please discuss this with your Pitman Training Advisor.
Awarded 12 CPD points upon successful completion
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HR is a vital function in any organisation as it’s responsible for recruitment, remuneration, staff training and development, employee relations, industrial relations and organisational development to name just a few. Working within the HR department is a fulfilling role and it’s essential that those working in this area are knowledgeable, skilled and trained correctly. You’ll be dealing with delicate and confidential matters daily and everything has to be handled correctly, and lawfully, as there could be costly repercussions if the proper procedures are not in place.
This course is an excellent starting point for you to learn the essential knowledge needed in areas such as recruiting new staff, employment contracts, salary processing, maternity rights and staff performance appraisals. You’ll work through the course using a fictitious case study company, so you can really understand the ins and outs of HR in a business. If you are looking to work as an HR Assistant or to add HR as a specialism within your current role, then the Pitman Training HR Essentials course is a great place to start.
Along with the Introduction, there are five lessons you’ll work through.
Lesson One: looks at the role of HR, the recruitment and selection process which includes looking at reasons for recruitment, job descriptions, recruitment methods, interview preparation and handling and more.
Lesson Two: a key HR lesson which looks at the different types of employment contract, how to prepare for a new employee, how to plan induction sessions, how to keep proper personnel files and the importance of data protection.
Lesson Three: this lesson looks at employee salaries, the National Minimum Wage, how pay is made up, employee benefits, Working Time Regulations, flexible working and the staff handbook.
Lesson Four: you’ll look into maternity rights, maternity leave and returning to work, paternity and adoption rights, managing and reducing absence, sickness policy, disciplinary rules and procedures, terminating employment and associated tasks.
Lesson Five: here you’ll look at managing employee performance, appraisals, identifying training needs, planning, implementing and evaluating training, health and safety responsibilities of an employer, careers in HR.
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