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Human Resources Generalist Certificate [California-oriented]

HR Generalists are an integral part of the human resources function in an organization. This Human Resources Generalist Certificate online training course program covers the body of knowledge you need to serve effectively in a generalist role. This comprehensive eight-part certificate program is designed to provide Human Resource managers and supervisors with the skills they need to be effective. This program reviews the role of the HR generalist and explains the fundamentals of employment law, focusing specifically on California employment law. It examines in detail three important and complex areas: terminations and layoffs, wage and hour law, and leaves of absence. It looks at the key role played by HR in recruiting and hiring quality talent and examines current trends in compensation and benefits. Finally, the program reviews the communication skills HR professionals need to succeed and help their organization succeed.

This program is worth 12 HRCI/SHRM credits.

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HR Generalists are an integral part of the human resources function in an organization. This Human Resources Generalist Certificate online training course program covers the body of knowledge you need to serve effectively in a generalist role. This comprehensive eight-part certificate program is designed to provide Human Resource managers and supervisors with the skills they need to be effective. This program reviews the role of the HR generalist and explains the fundamentals of employment law, focusing specifically on California employment law. It examines in detail three important and complex areas: terminations and layoffs, wage and hour law, and leaves of absence. It looks at the key role played by HR in recruiting and hiring quality talent and examines current trends in compensation and benefits. Finally, the program reviews the communication skills HR professionals need to succeed and help their organization succeed.

This program is worth 12 HRCI/SHRM credits.

The information in this program is provided for general purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Employers should seek appropriate legal counsel as required.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Human Resources Generalist Certificate course, the user will learn to:

  • Fulfill your role within your organization
  • Know which employment laws affect HR
  • Handle terminations and layoffs including performance management, documentation and discipline
  • Understand the types of leaves of absence (federal and California) an employee may be eligible to take and how to handle a leave of absence
  • Assist hiring managers with selecting quality talent
  • Identify the importance of compensation and benefits and HR’s critical role in talent management
  • Effectively communicate with and coach supervisors

 Course Outline

This online Human Resources Generalist Certificate course is made up of the following sections:

  1. Introduction to the Human Resources Generalist Certificate Program (California-oriented)
  2. Introduction to Human Resources and the Generalist Role
  3. Employment Laws and Human Resources (California-oriented)
  4. California and Federal Terminations and Layoffs
  5. California and Federal Wage and Hour Law
  6. California and Federal Leaves of Absence
  7. HR’s Role in Selecting Quality Talent
  8. Compensation and Benefits Trends
  9. HR and Supervisory Communications
  10. Human Resources Generalist Certificate Program Final Exam

Course Audience

This Human Resources Generalist Certificate online training course was designed for HR managers and supervisors; HR practitioners.

If you have any concerns as to whether this course is appropriate for you or your industry, please browse our full selection of online courses.

 

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