{"product_id":"human-resources-professional-payroll-practice-management","title":"Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eGain essential human resources and payroll management skills in this online course bundle. By course completion, you will be prepared to take the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) certification exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES2056\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the comprehensive knowledge needed to sit for the FPC and the PHR, aPHR, or SHRM-CP certification exams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a broad overview of human resources practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObtain skills for handling recruitment, 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exams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to contribute to company strategy planning so you can be a more valuable member of the team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpen 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet yourself up for a successful career as a payroll specialist, bookkeeper, payroll manager, or payroll accountant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow how to effectively communicate and manage a group of employees within a payroll department\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster the federal taxation laws that pertain to payroll to become better equipped to handle clients' needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col 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You will need a high school diploma, but you don't need any additional education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilarly, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you plan to take the PHR exam after completing the course, you will need one of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA minimum of one (1) year of experience in a professional level HR position with a master's degree or higher, OR\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA minimum of two (2) years of experience in a professional level HR position with a bachelor's degree, OR\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA minimum of four (4) years of experience in a professional level HR position with less than a bachelor's degree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnn Nevers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelene K. Liatsos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelene 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSherida Habersham\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSherida 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSherida 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. 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