NEHRA’s Developing HR Fundamentals Program provides HR professionals who are new to the HR field, are moving from a specialist to a generalist role, or who work within smaller organizations and wear many hats, with a solid foundation for a well-rounded career in human resources. 

Facilitated as a cohort, the program provides engaging instruction over two full days from industry leaders, leaving participants well equipped to add immediate value to their organization.

Visit NEHRA's Events Calendar  to see when the next class offering is available. Contact us at info@nehra.com with any questions.

Earn 12 re-certification credits through SHRM and HRCI for attending this course.

Day 1:
Module 1: Talent Management
This session will begin with an introduction to the HR profession and an opportunity for participants to get to know each other. The module will establish a solid foundation for managing talent, one of the core responsibilities of HR leaders. We’ll explore the pivotal role HR plays in aligning talent management with the strategic goals of the organization, ensuring the right people are hired at the right time.

Key Learnings:

• Workforce Planning: Developing strategies to anticipate and meet future talent needs.
• Talent Acquisition: Navigating the complete hiring process, from sourcing and interviewing to selecting and onboarding new employees.
• Employee Development: Supporting ongoing growth and development to retain top talent and foster a high-performing workforce.

Module 2: Compensation Fundamentals
This session enables participants to learn and apply basic elements of a total compensation system. Such systems, when well-planned and implemented, enable for a total rewards package that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent in the organization.

Key Learnings:

• Considerations and the intersection of base pay, incentives and differentials in employee compensation

Day 2:
Module 3: Compliance and Employment Law
This session provides participants with key concepts and takeaways about federal and state employments laws with which organizations must comply, reducing risk in organizations for non-compliance. This key module enables for an improved understanding of the responsibility of HR as it relates to various employment laws and regulations.

Key Learnings:

• Key Employment Laws: Applicable employment laws and key concepts that impact organizations, including coverage of discrimination, harassment, leave and accommodation management, wage and hour compliance, NLRA, background checks, etc.
• Compliance Risks: Identify common compliance risks and how to avoid them.
• Employer Obligations: Understand other important legal responsibilities and considerations for employers.

Module 4: Employee Relations
This session focuses on the key elements of fostering positive employee-employer relationships that enhance productivity, engagement, and morale. Participants will learn best practices for identifying and managing workplace conflicts while developing communication strategies that effectively engage employees.

Key Learnings:

• Conflict Prevention and Resolution: Discover techniques to prevent and address employee issues that impact work environments.
• Effective Communication: Understand your communication style and how to leverage it to engage and motivate employees.
• Conflict Management: Learn proven methods for identifying and resolving conflicts in the workplace.

Closing Activity: Summary, Wrap Up and Action Planning
Action planning will be done at the end of the second day, enabling participants to detail how they will apply  what they learned in the two-day program back on the job. Participants will be provided an action plan template to capture learnings from the program as well as to detail their next steps.