Running An HR Department Of One: Practical HR Training for Solo HR Professionals

Course Summary:

This seminar is designed for small- to medium-sized organizations that have HR departments with only one or two people.

Course Details:

Running an HR Department of One Doesn't Mean Doing It Alone

If you are the only HR professional in your organization or part of a very small HR team, you wear dozens of hats every day.

One minute you're recruiting. The next you're answering benefits questions, managing employee relations, handling payroll issues, ensuring compliance, investigating workplace concerns, and advising leadership.

Yes, it can be frustrating. And yes, errors or mistakes could occur.

Become The HR Expert Your Organization Depends On

Whether you are new to HR, have years of experience, or "run" HR along with other job duties, this course provides practical, real-world guidance for successfully managing every aspect of Human Resources - even if you are the entire department!

As mentioned, HR wears many hats, making it quite challenging to balance your day-to-day responsibilities such as hiring, coaching, and handling phone calls, all while setting up and managing compensation, benefits, and compliance with state and local laws, then running payroll - all on top of handling employee questions, problems, and performance issues.

About The Course

What You'll Learn

Taught by industry experts, this course gives you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to successfully manage every aspect of Human Resources - while reducing errors, compliance risk, and improving organizational performance.

The course covers real-world scenarios, such as:

• Can an employee be denied FMLA leave?
• When is COBRA required?
• How should pregnancy accommodations be handled?
• What documentation protects our organization?

...as well as specifics for:

• HR Compliance (FMLA, ADA, PWFA, COBRA, etc.)
• Workers' Compensation
• Employee Relations
• Workplace investigations
• Payroll
• Recordkeeping
• Policies and procedures

Who Should Attend

This course is iIdeal for:

• Individuals new to HR
• Those working in a small- to mid-sized HR Department
• HR Generalists
• Office Managers handling HR
• Business Owners
• Executive Assistants responsible for HR
• HR Coordinators moving into leadership

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What Makes This Course Different

Instead of generic HR theory, you'll work through realistic workplace scenarios and practical exercises you can immediately apply back at work. You'll also receive:

• Five bonus compliance webinars
• Downloadable HR resources
• Practical checklists
• Compliance reference materials
• Interactive case studies
• Action plans

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals new to HR
• Those working in a small- to mid-sized HR Department
• HR Generalists
• Office Managers handling HR
• Business Owners
• Executive Assistants responsible for HR
• HR Coordinators moving into leadership

What Is Included With This Course

Interactive Exercises

While reading about rules may seem simple, real-life scenarios are often more difficult. This course includes several 'Interactive Exercises' that allow you to practice real-life situations - and give you a chance to get it right before it happens at work!

Below are some of the Interactive Exercises that you and other attendees will work on. Read them carefully, as the correct answers may not be what you initially think!

• An employee requests two weeks of unpaid leave to care for their seriously ill parent. The employer denies the request, stating that the employee hasn't worked for the company for a full year yet. Legal or Not?
• An employee is terminated for cause. The employer informs them that due to their termination, they are not eligible for COBRA continuation coverage. Legal or Not?
• An employee requests two weeks of unpaid leave to care for their seriously ill parent. The employer denies the request, stating that the employee hasn't worked for the company for a full year yet. Legal or Not?
• A pregnant employee requests a temporary modification to their duties, specifically asking to avoid heavy lifting, due to their pregnancy. Their doctor has provided a note supporting this request. The employer denies the request, stating that all employees must be able to perform all job functions without modification. Legal or Not?

Topic Compliance Webinars

In addition to great training and knowledge, you also receive:

• Five webinar training sessions on key HR functions. These are 90-minute training sessions covering specifics on how to handle:
  
  
  • Worker Classification
  • Garnishments
  • Employee Investigations
  • Running Background Checks
  • Workers' Comp
  
  These webinars cost $249 each, so you receive over $1,000 in value - but more importantly, you gain details on how to properly handle these complex areas!
  
  
• Links to additional - and more detailed - training courses to help with your general knowledge and compliance responsibilities for the many laws with which your organization may need to comply. These materials cover the following topics in great detail:
  
  
  • FMLA
  • ADA
  • COBRA
  • PWFA
  • FLSA
  • Workers' Comp
  • Payroll
  • Internal and Workplace Investigations
  
  
• Several "Interactive Exercises" to help you to better understand and apply what you learn

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Continuing Education Credits:

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