The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Short training courses

About the Course

Recommended for:


The Work of the HR department course is designed for those setting up an HR function, managers who have recently transferred into HR from other functions, those at the outset of their HR career and administrators and PAs with HR responsibilities.

Course overview:


The Work of the HR Department is a 3-day course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of HR. Its purpose is to meet the direct needs of those who are ‘time squeezed’ and need an overview of the work, role and key functions of a HR department.

The Work of the HR Department is highly participative and practical and ensures that participants gain ‘hands-on’ experience through individual and group exercises and discussions.

Course benefits:


By the end of The Work of the HR Department course you will be able to:

  • advise on the role and scope of the HR function
  • work within the demands of the current legal context
  • apply the key principles and practices involved in:
    1. recruitment and selection
    2. performance management
    3. information and decision-making systems 
    4. employment rights and duties
  • plan your own personal development.

Additional information:


In-house training

The Work of the HR Department can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We can also tailor The Work of the HR Department course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an adviser about your particular requirements call our in-house training team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.

Dates and Prices

Course title: The Work of the Personnel Department
Duration: Duration
Dates and prices:
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In-house Training

The Work of the HR Department can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.

Courses providing similar subject matter:
  • This 2 day course is for those who are ‘time squeezed’ and need an overview of HR. The highly participative nature of the course provides an ideal opportunity for you to exchange information with other participants on alternative approaches to a wide range of HR practices.

Course content

DAY 1

The role and scope of the HR function

 

  • the link between organisational objectives and HR roles, policies, procedures and practice

The legal context

  • the contract of employment

HR information processes

  • choosing a relevant HR information system
  • data security, and access protection

Equality and diversity

  • opportunities and constraints
  • implications for your organisation and your role.

DAY 2

Recruitment and selection 

  • preparation of job description and person
  • specifications
  • sources of recruitment and selection methods
  • job offer and induction

Key employment procedures

  • discipline and grievance
  • dismissal – fair/unfair and alleged misconduct.

DAY 3

Performance management

  • setting and using SMART objectives
  • appraisal – policy, procedures and forms
  • handling any redundancies

Learning for individual and organisational effectiveness

  • evaluation of personal and workplace learning
    processes
  • action planning.