This introductory course to the profession of Human Resources will give you an overview of all functions of the human resources department.  This includes:

1. Strategic methods for planning and organizing the human resources function which includes corporate human resources strategy, job analysis and design, metrics analysis and forecasting labour demand.
2. Attracting the best and brightest to your organization under the current legislation with a focus on diversity, recruitment and selection.
3. Evaluating and developing human resources through orientation, training and development, career planning and performance management.
4. Providing the support and rewards required to retain top talent through compensation management, employee benefits and services, managing employee relations and ensuring health and safety in the workplace.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Discuss the objectives of human resources management and understand the various roles of human resource professionals in today’s organization.
2. Explain how human resource departments are organized and function.
3. Understand the practical steps taken to perform the duties of a human resource professional in the five major roles.

The required text for this course is:

Schwind, H.F., Das, H., Wagar, T.H., Fassina, N. & Bulmash, J. (2013) Canadian Human Resource Management: A Strategic Approach (10th edition), Whitby, Ontario: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.