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HR Generalist 

HR Certification Institute: Approved Provider

Recertification Hours: 14

Intended Audience
Early Career
Early Career
  • Is a specialist in a specific support function or a generalist with limited experience.
  • Typically has 0-2 years of HR experience.
  • Holds a formal title such as, but not limited to, HR Assistant, Junior Recruiter, or Benefits Clerk.

SHRM's Most Popular Program!
Program Overview
Discover new and creative ways to do your job. This seminar is ideal for generalists with two to four years’ experience or more experienced HR professionals looking for an overview or refresher course. An industry expert will provide you with an outline of the HR generalist’s core competencies in a variety of formats, including platform instruction, video, case studies and discussion groups. Each section provides you with the definition, roles and responsibilities of an HR generalist, the latest trends, useful metrics, and relevant employment laws on the competency presented. This is your opportunity to learn from the best in the field and to network with your peers.

Furthermore, the virtual seminar allows for maximum interaction and real time Q&A chats between participants, providing a dynamic virtual classroom experience. If you miss a class or want to review content, all classes are recorded in their entirety so you can view at your own convenience.

Program Objectives

  • Enhance your knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and general competencies of an HR generalist.
  • Describe five key HR functions (Staffing, Compensation, Benefits, Training and Development, and Employee Relations).
  • Describe current trends and developments in each of the five key HR functions.
  • Assess your organization in comparison to best practices in each of the HR functions.
  • Apply metrics for each of the HR functions.
  • Identify applicable laws and what managers/employees need to know.
  • Develop specific actions in each of the five areas.

Program Materials
The HR Generalist program book is a tool kit divided into the HR Core Competencies, and each competency contains a list of learning objectives and an Action Plan Matrix for you to list your personal and organizational goals. Extensive reference materials are included at the end of each topic, including relevant white papers and research analysis reports, applicable forms, checklists, samples, and detailed metric calculations.

2-Day and Virtual Seminar Schedule  

TWO-DAY PROGRAM
Each Day: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL FOUR-WEEK PROGRAM
Monday & Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET

Questions? E-mail us at shrmeducation@shrm.org.

Note:
This course does not certify participants for the PHR, SPHR or GPHR certification.
**These are Seminar prices only and do not apply to the courses offered at SHRM conferences.

 Delivery Options & Fees

2-day seminar**
SHRM Member: $1,095
Nonmember: $1,360

Click on a location image below to register online.

June 15-17, 2013
Chicago, IL

Aug. 8-9, 2013
Minneapolis, MN

Aug. 15-16, 2013
Alexandria, VA

Sept. 11-12, 2013
Denver, CO

Oct. 9-10, 2013
Boston, MA

Oct. 22-23, 2013
Nashville, TN

Oct. 28-29, 2013
Alexandria, VA

Nov. 5-6, 2013
Philadelphia, PA

Nov. 14-15, 2013
Las Vegas, NV


4-week virtual
SHRM Member: $1,195
Nonmember: $1,460

Aug. 26 - Sept. 23
Registration deadline: Aug. 25
Register Online

Sept. 30 - Oct. 23
Registration deadline: Sept. 29
Register Online

Oct. 28 - Nov. 20
Registration deadline: Oct. 27
Register Online

Please note: Materials will arrive within 2 weeks after registering for the program.

 

Phone
703.548.3440, option #3
800.283.7476, option #3
(U.S. only)
Fax registration: (703) 535-6490 Fax
703.535.6490
Mail registration: SHRM Seminars, PO Box 79482, Baltimore, MD 21279-0482

Mail
SHRM Seminars
PO Box 79482
Baltimore MD 21279

Registration Details

 Organizational Training & Development

Organizational Training & Development

Bring this program to your organization, contact OrgTraining@shrm.org or +1-703-535-6496.