Human Resources provide support services to the faculty and staff of JHU. HR services include administration of payroll and compensation, recruitment/hiring, benefits, training and education, career management, organizational development, employment issues, performance management, and policy development/implementation/interpretation.

Find out all you need to know about the HR function, its role within organizations and the impact of latest legislation.

This practical and intensive course provides a broad overview of HR issues and is designed for people embarking on a career in HR, or those taking on new HR responsibilities.

Is it right for me?

Suitable for anyone considering or moving into a role in HR, those with responsibility for providing advice on HR as part of their role or those who may be taking on more HR responsibilities.

What will I learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the current and future responsibilities for HR specialists.
  • Plan for people needs in the workplace.
  • Recruit and select the right people.
  • Handle sensitive issues – ethical issues, termination, redundancy, sickness, TUPE.
  • Use HR best practice in your role.
  • Put equality into practice in the workplace.
  • Participate in performance management and appraisals.

What will it cover?

HR – The Role and Responsibilities

  • How the function can assist business aims and goals
  • The current and changing role – internal consultant and adviser
  • Objectives for HR specialists

HR Best Practice – An Overview

  • Planning to meet the people needs of your organization
  • Managing successful recruitment and selection
  • Finding the right people
  • Offers of employment and employment contracts
  • Performance management and appraisals

Employment Law

  • An outline of key employment law issues
  • Equal Opportunities – an overview of the current sex, race and disability acts

Legal Responsibilities of the Employer

  • Contracts – employment contracts, references, medicals
  • TUPE
  • Termination of employment
  • Discrimination and harassment – positive, direct and indirect

Discipline, Redundancy, Dismissal and Absence Management

  • Redundancy
  • Discipline at work – dealing with poor performance
  • The five reasons for terminating employment
  • Dismissals – wrongful or unfair dismissal
  • Employment tribunals – what is involved?
  • Sickness and absence management

Personal Development

  • Formulating an action plan