We’ve designed this foundational course on HR operations to make your first step into the field clear and structured.
This complete course provides a concise understanding of key HR responsibilities. You’ll learn how HR contributes to organizational success by managing people, supporting compliance, and improving the employee experience.
The course begins by introducing core HR functions and the role of HR in the business operations. From there, you’ll explore essential areas such as the responsibilities of HR, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and offboarding.
To help you apply your learning, the course offers step-by-step guidance on hiring support, onboarding procedures, and managing employee communication. You’ll see how HR professionals act as a bridge between departments, helping teams work together more effectively.
We’ll also cover how HR helps implement and monitor workplace health and safety policies to ensure employees feel secure and supported.
Talent management is another core focus—where you’ll learn how to attract skilled individuals, support their development, and retain top performers.
Finally, we’ll guide you through the offboarding process, showing how to handle employee exits professionally and respectfully, maintaining both compliance and workplace harmony.
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Join Administrative Human Resources (HR) for Beginners and build the skills you need to contribute effectively to any HR team.
This course includes the following sections:
HR Operations 101
This section introduces the fundamental responsibilities of HR and the administrative tasks involved in day-to-day operations. You’ll explore how HR supports teams, manages employee data, and contributes to the smooth functioning of a workplace.
Administration and Compliance
Learn how to support compliance with employment laws, safety standards, and internal policies. Topics include HR Policies and Compliance, Putting HR Policies into Practice, Risk Assessment and many more.
Recruitment & Onboarding
Explore how HR supports the recruitment process from posting job descriptions to preparing onboarding checklists. You’ll learn how to help new hires transition smoothly into their roles.
Employee Relations and Talent Management
This section covers practical ways to maintain a positive work environment. You’ll learn how to help resolve minor conflicts, support employee engagement, and contribute to development and retention strategies.
Offboarding
Understand how to manage employee exits in a professional and structured way. Learn how to assist with offboarding paperwork, knowledge transfer, and ensuring the process respects both legal and interpersonal standards.
