Human Resources Skills: HR for non-HR Managers

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Course Overview

The need for good Human Resource practice is not simply the responsibility of the Human Resources Team anymore but has become a key competence requirement for all levels of management in organisations.The speed of change in employment legislation and practice has lead to line managers and organisations being at risk as and when difficult personnel situations arise.This course has been designed for individuals who have line management responsibility yet a lack expertise in the Human Resources arena.This comprehensive two-day course ensures participants not only have a foundation in key Personnel and HR concepts and activities, but are able to relate them to "Best Fit" their own organisations.

Audience

Team leaders, junior and middle managers who need to gain a better understanding of the legal and operational implications that Human Resource practice has on their day to day decisions thus providing greater confidence to deal with HR issues within your role.

Skills Gained

• How a business or organisation operates from a Human Resources perspective
• Build better working relationships with others in the organisation (e.g. HR department, your staff and unions) through greater appreciation of the overall picture
• The employee lifecycle
• Where do the Human Resources team stop taking responsibility and the Line Managers start
• How to evaluate the effectiveness of your Human Resource practice

Course Outline

• Core "Best Practice Human Resources", understanding the policies and procedures of your organisation
• The implications of employment legislation and codes of practice in recruitment, contracts of employment, discipline, grievance and redundancy
• The Job Description and Person Specification
• Planning for increased/ decreased teams
• Successful selection interviewing
• SMART Objective setting for oneself and teams
• Effective appraisal techniques
• Coaching and Mentoring as a Line Manager
• Planning for and making changes by involving your teams
• Managing absence including maternity and paternity leave

Human Resources Skills: HR for non-HR Managers / HR-NR