Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management
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Online Human Resources and Payroll Management Course
Specialize as an HR Professional with Payroll Management Training
Prepare to learn key human resources (HR) and payroll fundamentals, covering important topics such as affirmative action and diversity considerations, effective retention strategies, recruiting, and hiring practices. You will also learn how to improve employee performance, manage remote work dynamics, and enhance workplace communication and motivation.
You will then delve into all critical areas of payroll administration and the intersection of HR and payroll, including key laws, like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as well as information on federal employment taxes, payroll forms, and different types of fringe benefits. You will even learn how to calculate gross wages and understand paycheck calculations, including taxes and deductions.
By completing this HR and payroll course bundle, you will become prepared for the Human Resource Certification Institute’s (HRCI) Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam and the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam offered by the PayrollOrg. You will also learn useful information for other certification exams, including the SHRM's Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and HRCI's Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) exams.
What is an HR specialist? What does an HR specialist do?
An HR specialist specializes in the HR basics and processes and thus performs that specialized task. However, an HR generalist is an all-rounder who works from recruitment to payroll to employee benefits.
Do you need a certification to work as a human resources specialist?
While a certification is not required to work as a human resources specialist, the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is one of the most widely known and most respected credentials in the field of human resources. It is also a requirement by most employers before you are considered for higher-level human resources roles.
Course Objectives
- Discover the comprehensive knowledge needed to sit for the FPC and the PHR, aPHR, or SHRM-CP certification exams
- Get a broad overview of human resources practices
- Obtain skills for handling recruitment, performance appraisals, and training processes
- Learn strategic decision-making for compensation and job evaluation
- Gain foundational knowledge of U.S. laws and regulations regarding employment practices
- Understand OSHA rules governing employee health and safety
- Review strategies for implementing retention initiatives
- Understand the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as well as the Internal Revenue Code
- Master the mathematics associated with calculating wages and taxes
- Learn the fringe benefits and compensation offerings that could be given by an employer
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, other than basic computer knowledge. No HR experience is required to sit for the aPHR exam. You will need a high school diploma, but you don't need any additional education. Similarly, no HR experience or degree is required for the SHRM-CP exam; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles or a degree from a SHRM Academically Aligned program is recommended.
If you plan to take the PHR exam after completing the course, you will need one of the following:
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a professional level HR position with a master's degree or higher, OR
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a professional level HR position with a bachelor's degree, OR
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience in a professional level HR position with less than a bachelor's degree
Human Resources Professional
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCES
Learn about opportunities in the HR field and the skills you will need for success.
HR’S ROLE IN STRATEGY
Learn how to create compelling vision and mission statements, policies, and metrics grounded in business strategy.
RECRUITING AND HIRING EMPLOYEES
Understand how to write a job ad that will attract candidates, effectively review résumés, properly prepare for an interview, and formally make a job offer.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Learn the basics of training, including the design, development, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of training programs.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Understand all the things that must be considered when designing a compensation and benefits package.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY
Learn the ins and outs of complying with OSHA, protecting against workplace hazards, and investigating, recording, and preventing accidents and employee illnesses.
THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT
Gain knowledge of employment law as well as an understanding of equal employment opportunity, avoiding discrimination, and what happens when an employee files an EEOC claim.
MAKING HR DECISIONS
Learn how to make decisions based on various company growth strategies and how to use HRIS Software as well as job analysis as a tool for decision-making.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Learn the full spectrum of affirmative action, how to create an affirmative action plan, and information on the AAP you will need to know.
DIVERSITY
Understand what diversity is and why it is a good thing in an organization as you learn to manage it and handle conflict.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND DISCIPLINE
Learn the laws that protect employee rights and privacy and how to monitor and document behavior and discipline employees properly.
TERMINATION
Understand the alternatives to firing as well as how to prepare for termination including proper separation agreements as well as what to do in the event of wrongful discharge.
INVESTIGATIONS
Learn why it is so important to investigate problems as well as the steps of an effective investigation including preparing, conducting, and wrapping it up.
MANAGING LABOR RELATIONS
Get a quick overview of the history of unions as you learn how they work and why employees join them.
CREATING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE WORKPLACE
Learn how to ask employees for input and act on it, delegate authority, keep communication open, and continuously ask for feedback as you strive to develop a high-performance workplace.
GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES
Understand the basics of staffing strategy, cultural differences, HR in other countries, choosing global employees, and issues faced by expatriates.
RETENTION
Learn the top reasons employees leave a company and how you can encourage them to stay as well as the importance of succession planning.
MOTIVATION, REWARDS, AND RECOGNITION
Find out fun ways to motivate workers and gain nine strategies for creating a great rewards program.
PREPARING FOR THE PHR EXAM
Gain information on externships and internships as you review the basics of the PHR exam and begin to study.
Payroll and Practice Management
INTRODUCTION TO THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA)
History, amendments and coverage provided by the FLSA; overview of jurisdictions, audits and penalties when not abiding by FLSA guidance
CLASSIFICATION OF WORKERS
How employees are categorized and protected under the FLSA
WHITE COLLAR EXEMPTIONS
Understanding the differences between exempt/nonexempt employees and how they are compensated
CALCULATING GROSS PAY
Overview of the Rule of Constructive Receipt; calculating minimum wage, pay deductions, hours worked and overtime
SPECIALIZED PAYROLLS, EMPLOYEES, OR REGULATIONS
Regulations effecting public sector and hospital employees; Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), Davis-Bacon Act, Walsh-Healey Act McNamara-O'Hara Service
STATE WAGE AND HOUR LAW
Relevant areas of law; state listings
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Definition of federal taxation; EIN and Form SS-4, FICA taxes and Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA)
STATE TAXES
Types of taxes, including multi-state taxation; state tax chart
EMPLOYEE WITHHOLDING ALLOWANCE CERTIFICATE (FORM W-4)
Basic requirements and withholding allowances
WAGES AND COMPENSATION
Types of compensation and payroll periods; state requirements for supplemental wages
WAGE AND TAX REPORTS
Completing employer's quarterly federal tax return (Form 941) and Form 941-X
FRINGE BENEFITS: DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Overview of fringe benefits, including 401(k) plans, 403(b) tax sheltered annuities and Section 457 plans
FRINGE BENEFITS: TAX PREFERRED COMPENSATION
Overview of tax preferred benefits, including Section 125 Plans (cafeteria plans), Section 129 Plans and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
FRINGE BENEFITS: OTHER BENEFITS
Overview of additional benefits, including adoption and educational assistance, relocation expenses and stock options
FRINGE BENEFITS: HEALTH, LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND SICK PAY BENEFITS
Overview of insurance benefits, including healthcare, life insurance, and workers' compensation
INTERNATIONAL PAYROLLS
Handling payroll for noncitizen employees, including expatriates, resident aliens and nonresident aliens; IRC Section 911
GARNISHMENTS (71)
Understanding how garnishment factors into employee compensation; types of garnishments, including child support withholding, medical support orders, tax levies, and bankruptcies
YEAR-END AND YEAR BEGINNING
Verifying employee names and social security numbers; preparing and filing Year-End tax forms
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
Payroll systems, controls, and direct deposits; dealing with the IRS
MANAGING THE PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Best practices and procedures for administering a payroll department and managing payroll staff; auditing for fraud and disaster recovery
Ann Nevers
Ann Nevers holds a law degree and a master's in health law. She has work experience in employee management, hiring, training, and staff development. This includes motivating employees to work to their strengths, preparing new job descriptions, and looking for ways to improve workplace efficiency in a positive work environment.
Ann has used communication, problem-solving, and dispute resolution processes both formally and informally to effectively work through issues. In addition, she has experience both teaching and writing on a number of legal and workplace issues, including health care and employment law.
She is engaged in community volunteer activities, including prior work overseeing a women's organization with implementation and oversight of new volunteer roles, training, and leadership development. In addition, she has established a newsletter and newsletter team to support the efforts of a local non-profit organization.
Helene K. Liatsos
Helene K. Liatsos is a business advisor and QuickBooks Certified Advisor with more than 25 years of experience. She consults for a range of companies, from travel agencies to startups. Her company Home Office Management Experts was awarded the 2004 Home-Based Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Helene holds a Bachelor of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Sherida Habersham
Sherida Habersham is an accomplished professional from Georgia at the intersection of technology, education, and service. She started her career as a software developer specializing in human resource management (HRM), payroll, and quality systems. Over her extensive career in education, Sherida has held several roles, including program lead, college professor, and division dean for business and information systems.
Sherida holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in educational psychology, a Master of Science in computer science, and a Master of Business Administration in business. With expertise in curriculum development, business systems, and instructional leadership, she is dedicated to promoting learning and development. Additionally, she has over a decade of experience as a bookkeeping and tax expert, assisting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in streamlining their operations with comprehensive bookkeeping and tax support.
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