Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management

Virtually every organization has a human resources (HR) department, so skilled HR professionals are always in demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects an average of about 86,200 job openings for human resources specialists is expected annually. Payroll professionals are also in demand, due to payroll being a vital extension of most HR departments. Gaining your human resources and payroll certification will help you gain essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful role in HR.

This human resources professional with payroll practice and management course provides a comprehensive overview of key HR concepts and essential practices for today's workforce. The curriculum covers important topics like affirmative action, diversity considerations, as well as 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. This includes 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 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 HRCI's 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 SHRM's Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam and the HRCI's Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) exam.

The industry-leading HR and payroll certifications you acquire in the Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management course will not only enhance your current job performance but also significantly boost your employability for future opportunities.

What you will learn

• 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

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the FPC and the PHR, aPHR, or SHRM-CP certification exams
• Learn how to contribute to company strategy planning so you can be a more valuable member of the team
• Open the door to new career opportunities and higher salaries after obtaining your aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification, including jobs such as: HR generalist, recruiter, HR representative, HR assistant, HR specialist, HR manager, compensation and benefits manager, and more
• Set yourself up for a successful career as a payroll specialist, bookkeeper, payroll manager, or payroll accountant
• Know how to effectively communicate and manage a group of employees within a payroll department
• Master the federal taxation laws that pertain to payroll to become better equipped to handle clients' needs

1. Human Resources Professional
   1. Getting Started
   2. Pretest
   3. Introduction to Human Resources
   4. HR's Role in Strategy
   5. Affirmative Action
   6. Diversity Considerations
   7. Making HR Decisions
   8. Retention
   9. Recruiting
   10. Hiring
   11. Training Programs
   12. Creating a High-Performance Workplace
   13. Midterm
   14. Appraising and Improving Employees' Performance
   15. Remote Work
   16. Workplace Communication, Motivation, and Digital Media
   17. Compensation and Benefits
   18. Employee Health and Safety
   19. The Legal Environment
   20. Employee Rights and Discipline
   21. Investigations
   22. Managing Labor Relations
   23. Global Human Resources
   24. Preparing for the for the aPHR, PHR, and SHRM-CP Exams
   25. Final Exam
   26. Resources
2. Payroll Practice and Management
   1. Introduction to Payroll
   2. Determining Worker Status
   3. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
   4. Federal Employment Taxes
   5. Payroll Forms
   6. Fringe Benefits – Tax-Preferred and Other Related Health Benefits
   7. Fringe Benefits – Deferred Comp, Retirement Plans, and Stock Options
   8. Other Employee Benefits
   9. Calculating Gross Wages
   10. Calculating Gross Pay – Additional Topics
   11. Paycheck Calculation – Taxes
   12. Paycheck Calculation – Voluntary and Involuntary Deductions
   13. Gross to Net Paycheck Calculation
   14. Compliance – Laws and Reporting
   15. Global Payroll
   16. Payroll Process and Systems, and Audits
   17. Paying the Employee
   18. Payroll Administration and Management
   19. Basic Accounting
   20. Exploring Payroll Careers
   21. Exam Preparation
   22. Payroll Project

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Acrobat Reader .
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Human Resource Management, by Sean Valentine, Patricia Meglich, Robert L. Mathis, and John H. Jackson (eBook)
• PHR, PHRi and SPHR, SPHRi Human Resources Certification - Complete Study Guide, by Sandra M. Reed

Digital access to the following book will be available via links in the Payroll Practice and Management course:

• Payroll Accounting 2025, by Bernard J. Bieg and Judith A. Toland (eBook)

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for taking this course, other than basic computer knowledge.

Certification Requirements:

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

Anna Smith

Anna Smith has worked in the field of human resources for 30 years and has taught at university level for over 20 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Spalding University, a master's degree in management from Webster University, and a Master Online Teaching certificate from the University of Illinois. She is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional.

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.

What kind of salary can I expect as an HR specialist?

According to Indeed.com, the national median HR specialist salary is $58,628 as of September 16, 2024.

What kind of salary can I expect as a payroll manager?

According to Indeed.com, the national median payroll manager salary is $87,632 as of September 16, 2024.

What is an HR specialist?

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 payrolling to employee benefits.

What does an HR specialist do?

HR specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes. Upon completing the Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management course, you will be prepared to pass the FPC exam offered by the PayrollOrg and become certified in the fundamentals of payroll. You will also be prepared to sit for the Human Resource Certification Institute's aPHR and PHR exams as well as the Society for Human Resource Management's SHRM-CP exam. You will need experience in the human resources field before you are eligible to take the PHR exam, but not the aPHR or SHRM-CP exams. Please reference the Prerequisites section for more information.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

If you are unable to complete the course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee will be charged. If you are funded through a third-party organization, approval may also be required.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

Hope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

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