Introduction to Human Resources: Careers, Hiring, and People Management

Introduction to Human Resources: Careers, Hiring, and People Management is a comprehensive beginner-level course designed for those considering a career in HR or recruitment, as well as anyone interested in understanding the essential roles, functions, and impact of HR departments in modern organizations.

This course is ideal for students, career changers, recent graduates, and junior professionals who want to explore the HR field, learn about the variety of HR and recruitment roles, and gain practical knowledge about the hiring process, employee development, and the tools HR teams use.

Throughout the course, you will:

• Get a clear overview of the HR function and its importance in business.
• Discover the range of HR professions, including HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, C&B, HR Analyst, L&D, and more.
• Understand the key responsibilities and differences between roles focused on hiring, retention, and employee development.
• Learn the stages of the recruitment process, from job requisition to onboarding, including sourcing, interviewing, and making offers.
• Explore the main functions of HR departments: onboarding, performance review, motivation, internal communications, ethics, and employee support.
• Examine how HR drives learning and development, including training, mentoring, and career planning, and how to measure the impact of these activities.
• Get introduced to HR analytics, key metrics (such as turnover and engagement), and digital tools like BambooHR and PeopleForce, as well as automation and document management.
• Gain a basic understanding of employment law, contracts, data privacy (GDPR), and confidentiality in HR practice.
• Develop essential soft skills for HR professionals, including empathy, conflict management, feedback culture, and emotional intelligence.
• Receive guidance on starting a career in HR, choosing a specialization, and understanding the unique role of HR in startups, corporations, and agencies.

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

• Identify the main HR roles and their responsibilities.
• Describe the hiring process and the candidate experience.
• Understand the core functions and tools of HR departments.
• Apply basic HR analytics and use digital tools for HR tasks.
• Recognize legal and ethical considerations in HR.
• Develop a personal plan for entering and growing in the HR profession.

This course provides a solid foundation for further study or entry-level work in HR and recruitment, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to start your HR journey with confidence.