Human Resources Skills: HR Administration

Course Overview

This course is designed to increase the confidence of participants by helping them to acquire a knowledge of the legal framework and an understanding of the administrative procedures necessary for the smooth running of the personnel department

Understand the role and functions of personnel in the organisation Gain awareness of the legislation governing important aspects of personnel, to help to ensure your organisation meets its legal obligations .Understand the importance of personnel procedures and administrative systems and gain ideas for implementation Previously titled Personnel - The Administrator & Assistants role

Course Outline

• The role of personnel in the organisation
• The role of the administrator/assistant in the personnel department
• Recruitment and selection: sex and race discrimination and ethnic monitoring; employing people with disabilities; job and person specifications; recording and monitoring applicants for jobs
• Engagement procedures: contracts of employment and written particulars; references; engagement and induction checklists
• Maternity procedures: maternity leave and pay; health and safety
• Termination: notice periods; termination reports; exit interviews; calculating labour turnover
• Discipline and dismissal: fair reasons for dismissal; the ACAS Code of Practice; employment tribunal procedures

Human Resources Skills: HR Administration / HR-AD