HR Generalists are an integral part of the human resources function in an organization. This Human Resources Generalist Certificate online training course program covers the body of knowledge you need to serve effectively in a generalist role. This comprehensive eight-part certificate program is designed to provide Human Resource managers and supervisors with the skills they need to be effective. This program reviews the role of the HR generalist and explains the fundamentals of employment law, focusing specifically on California employment law. It examines in detail three important and complex areas: terminations and layoffs, wage and hour law, and leaves of absence. It looks at the key role played by HR in recruiting and hiring quality talent and examines current trends in compensation and benefits. Finally, the program reviews the communication skills HR professionals need to succeed and help their organization succeed.
This program is worth 12 HRCI credits.
The information in this program is provided for general purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Employers should seek appropriate legal counsel as required.
Course Learning Objectives
By taking this online Human Resources Generalist Certificate course, the user will learn to:
- Fulfill your role within your organization
- Know which employment laws affect HR
- Handle terminations and layoffs including performance management, documentation and discipline
- Understand the types of leaves of absence (federal and California) an employee may be eligible to take and how to handle a leave of absence
- Assist hiring managers with selecting quality talent
- Identify the importance of compensation and benefits and HR's critical role in talent management
- Effectively communicate with and coach supervisors
Course Outline
This online Human Resources Generalist Certificate course is made up of the following sections:
- Introduction to the Human Resources Generalist Certificate Program (California-oriented)
- Introduction to Human Resources and the Generalist Role
- Employment Laws and Human Resources (California-oriented)
- California and Federal Terminations and Layoffs
- California and Federal Wage and Hour Law
- California and Federal Leaves of Absence
- HR’s Role in Selecting Quality Talent
- Compensation and Benefits Trends
- HR and Supervisory Communications
- Human Resources Generalist Certificate Program Final Exam
Course Audience
This Human Resources Generalist Certificate online training course was designed for HR managers and supervisors; HR practitioners.
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Course Language |
English |
Length Range |
Over 60 Minutes |
Length (Hours) |
10.00 |
Course Features |
Audio |
Module Number(s) |
14316EN 11618EN 11619EN 11620EN 18883EN 18884EN 11623EN 11624EN 11625EN 14286EN |