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HR Fundamentals Series
Overview
HR Fundamentals is a certificate program for University of Iowa staff members. This collection of programs begins with an overview class on basic HR philosophy including the changing role of human resource representatives and managers in the University environment, information for the HR generalist, as well as specific information about the relationship between University Human Resources and the HR Unit Representatives.
Benefits of Enrolling
This free series introduces UI employees (involved in human resources responsibilities) what policies/procedures, and processes are required at The University of Iowa. By learning directly from representatives of Central HR, participants receive the information needed to perform their work, and build relationships with offices that support HR initiatives across campus.
Core Curriculum
HR Overview
This course will provide an overview of HR fundamental concepts and the key role a departmental representative has in contributing to the UI mission.
Compensation & Classification
Dispute Resolution, Workplace Consultations, and Conflict Management Policies
Electronic Workflow and HR Reports and Transactions
Managing in a Union Environment
Payroll and Benefits
Recruiting and Hiring a Diverse Workforce
Performance Review Process and Using Progressive Discipline
University Policy: Leaves, FMLA
This session addresses a department’s treatment and management of employee absences. The session describes the relationship between the FMLA, ADA, University Leave policies and benefit coverages during employee absences. Participants obtain information on management of leaves and ideas for department leave protocols.
Enrollment
Enrollment in this series occurs each summer, when an email is sent to HR Unit Reps inviting them to enroll and/or submit other names for possible enrollment.
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Here is what past participants have said of the HR Fundamentals Series!
“This series improved my communications networking.”
“It increased my knowledge base to influence my decisions.”
“I gained both an overview of the topic areas, and a sense of who the experts in each area were and how to utilize their expertise in my position.”
“[I gained a] more careful documentation of performance improvement efforts . . . [and how] to become strategic partners in departmental decision making.”
Strategic HR Series
Overview
Offered to persons on campus who have completed the certificate program HR Fundamentals, this new series is comprised of sessions that address topics from HR Fundamentals in more depth and sessions that introduce new strategic concepts and skills. Take your skills to the next level by participating in this program.
Registrations
The series will be announced each year with an email to Senior HR Leadership Representatives from Central Human Resources. Registration does not occur through UI Learning and Development, but in response to the email sent at that time. Waiting lists are not maintained. Attendance by Senior HR Leadership Reps is prioritized. In the event that additional space is available, an invitation will be sent to those HR Unit Reps who have completed the certificate program HR Fundamentals or POET.
Core Curriculum
Special Topics in Compensation Administration
Workforce Analysis
Communicating to Get a Seat at the Table
Performance Management for HR Reps
Assessing Candidates
Enrollment
Enrollment in this series occurs each summer, when an email is sent to HR Unit Reps inviting them to enroll and/or submit other names for possible enrollment.