Course Title:

HR for Non-HR Professionals

Duration:

2 Days

Course Objectives:

1. Equip non-HR professionals with a foundational understanding of HR principles and practices.
2. Enhance their ability to manage HR-related responsibilities effectively in their roles.
3. Provide practical tools for handling recruitment, employee performance, and workplace policies.
4. Improve their understanding of employment laws and compliance requirements.
5. Foster collaboration between HR and non-HR departments to improve organizational efficiency.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the key functions and importance of HR in an organization.
2. Implement basic HR practices such as recruitment, performance appraisal, and training.
3. Identify and adhere to key employment laws and organizational policies.
4. Manage employee relations and handle basic workplace issues.
5. Collaborate effectively with HR teams to align departmental goals with organizational strategy.

2-Day Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of HR

Session 1: Introduction to Human Resources (1.5 hours)

• What is HR, and why does it matter?
• Key HR functions: Recruitment, Performance Management, Employee Engagement.

Session 2: Employment Laws and Compliance (2 hours)

• Overview of labor laws and employment regulations.
• How to ensure compliance in your department.

Session 3: Recruitment and Selection (2 hours)

• Writing effective job descriptions.
• Basics of the recruitment and selection process.

Session 4: Building an Engaging Workplace (1.5 hours)

• Employee engagement fundamentals.
• Role of non-HR leaders in fostering engagement.

Day 2: Practical HR Applications

Session 5: Performance Management (2 hours)

• Setting goals and providing feedback.
• Basics of performance appraisals and reviews.

Session 6: Managing Employee Relations (1.5 hours)

• Handling workplace conflicts and grievances.
• The role of non-HR staff in maintaining positive employee relations.

Session 7: Training and Development (2 hours)

• Identifying training needs within your team.
• Supporting employee growth and development.

Session 8: HR and Strategic Collaboration (1.5 hours)

• Aligning department goals with HR strategy.
• Tools for collaboration between non-HR and HR teams.

Wrap-Up and Feedback (30 minutes)

• Key takeaways from the course.
• Q&A and course evaluation.

This structure ensures participants gain practical skills and knowledge applicable to their roles, while also understanding the broader role of HR in organizational success.