Become
a Human
Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management
Virtually every organization
has a human resources department, so skilled HR professionals
are always in demand. Human Resources Professional
with Payroll and Practice Management will help you
gain the essential skills and certifications you need
for a role in any HR department.
The Human Resources Professional
course will prepare you for the HCRI's Professional
in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam. You will
gain industry-recognized skills that align with the
Human Resource Certification Institute (HCRI) and
the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Payroll is a vital extension
of most human resource departments. The Payroll Practice
and Management course covers all critical areas of
payroll administration and management. You will gain
an understanding of the major components of the state
labor code in your chosen state.

What
you will learn
- Comprehensive knowledge
needed to sit for the PHR Certification Exam
- A broad overview of human
resources practices
- Skills for handling recruitment,
performance appraisals, and training processes
- Strategic decision making
for compensation and job evaluation
- Foundational knowledge of
U.S. laws and regulations regarding employment practices
- OSHA rules governing employee
health and safety
- 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
- Learn how to contribute
to company strategy planning so you can be a more
valuable member of the team
- Prepare for PHR certification
and set yourself apart
- Open the door to new career
opportunities and higher salaries after obtaining
your PHR 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 so as to become better
equipped to handle clients' needs
How
you will benefit
- Freight broker school can
provide you with the resources you need to obtain
your brokerage licensing/authority from the federal
government.
- Graduates will be able to
participate in our weekly job opportunity event
called Resource Friday—read more about it
below

Outline
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Recruiting
and Hiring Employees
Appraising and Improving
Employees' Performance
Training Programs
Compensation and
Benefits
Employee Health
and Safety
The Legal Environment
Making HR Decisions
Affirmative Action
Diversity
Employee Rights
and Discipline
Termination
Investigations
Managing Labor Relations
Creating a High-Performance
Workplace
Global Human Resources
Retention
Motivation, Rewards,
and Recognition
Preparing for the
PHR Exams
Introduction to Human Resources
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Payroll Practice and
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Introduction
to Payroll
Determining Worker Status
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Federal Employment Taxes
Payroll Forms
Fringe Benefits – Tax-Preferred and Other
Related Health Benefits
Fringe Benefits – Deferred Comp, Retirement
Plans, and Stock Options
Other Employee Benefits
Calculating Gross Wages
Calculating Gross Pay – Additional Topics
Paycheck Calculation – Taxes
Paycheck Calculation – Voluntary and Involuntary
Deductions
Gross to Net Paycheck Calculation
Compliance – Laws and Reporting
Global Payroll
Payroll Process and Systems, and Audits
Paying the Employee
Payroll Administration and Management
Basic Accounting
Exploring Payroll Careers
Exam Preparation
Payroll Project |
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken
on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or newer operating
systems.
- Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6
or later.
- Browser: The latest version
of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred.
Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download
the 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:
- HR
- PHR / SPHR – Professional
in Human Resources Certification Study Guide
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites
for taking this course, other than basic computer
knowledge. However, 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 HR position with
a master's degree or higher, OR
- A minimum of two (2) years
of experience in a professional HR position with
a bachelor's degree, OR
- A minimum of four (4) years
of experience in a professional HR position with
less than a bachelor's degree
Instructors
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.
Helene K. Liatsos
Helene K. Liatsos is a consultant for small businesses,
travel agencies, and home-based business startups
with more than 25 years of experience. Her company
Home Office Management Experts was awarded the 2004
Home-Based Business of the Year by the U.S. Small
Business Administration. She is also a QuickBooks
Certified Advisor and bookkeeper. She holds a Bachelor
of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

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