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The Human Resources Institute of New Zealand

HR Foundations

Presented by The Human Resources Institute of New Zealand
Led by either Kristen Cooper or Tina Nation


Introduction

The effective management of people and their performance has never been more important for the success of an organisation. More and more we recognise that people are an organisation’s most powerful asset – very often they are the source of an organisation’s operating strength and competitive advantage – in any type of business environment.

Level: Introduction/Refresher

Course Description

HR Foundations is a three-day workshop that familiarises participants with practices in a wide range of human resource functions. Key theory and techniques of up-to-date HR fundamentals will also be offered to delegates attending this course.

Who should attend: People who are new to a human resources role; those already working in HR who want to refresh their functional knowledge; line managers with devolved responsibilities for HR.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop insights into the strategic role of HRM in your own organisation
  • Become familiar with best-practice HR techniques
  • Relate HRM practices to legislative requirements and assess your own organisation
  • Explore how to better evaluate your own HRM practices to show evidence of adding value to the organisation

HRINZ HR Competencies Include

  • HR Delivery (Staffing and Recruitment, Performance Management, Development, Remuneration, Health and Safety and Wellness, Legal Compliance and Employment)
  • Strategic Contribution (Strategic Decision Making, Customer Focus)

The Programme - Timetable

Each topic will be covered by a core presentation combined with case examples, interactive exercises, group discussion and goal-setting (for participants to take back to their own organisations). A complete and comprehensive workbook will also be provided.

Course Outline:

Introduction to HRM

  • From personnel to HRM
  • Strategic HRM

Job Analysis

  • Job analysis as the basis of all HRM functions
  • Job analysis techniques
  • Job descriptions and specifications / competency profiles

Human Resource Planning

  • HRP processes

Recruitment

  • Overview of the recruitment process
  • Recruitment techniques
  • Legislative implications

Selection Techniques

  • Overview of the selection process
  • Selection techniques and trends
  • Legislative Implications
  • Making an offer

Onboarding

  • Induction imperatives

Performance Management

  • Building a comprehensive and strategic system
  • Performance planning
  • Performance measurement
  • Appraising employees
  • Providing performance feedback

Training & Development

  • Learning and training
  • Needs analysis
  • Training evaluation

Remuneration

  • Total remuneration
  • Reward
  • Job evaluation (job sizing)

Safety, Health and Wellbeing

  • Safety legislation
  • Hazard management

Discipline and Termination

  • Relevant legislation
  • Disciplinary issues
  • Exiting

The Workshop Leaders

The 2012 HR Foundations will be led by either Kristen Cooper or Tina Nation.

Kristen Cooper FHRINZ
Kristen Cooper has over twenty years experience in human resource management, planning, marketing, training and consultancy roles in a broad range of Government and private sectors including education; councils; finance; IT; meat and food processing; travel, transport and aviation; professional services; art and cultural heritage; health; professional rugby; energy and family court.

Kristen has a Masters of Commerce and is a trained adult tutor - accredited by LEADR as a mediator, a Member of NZIM and a Fellow of HRINZ. Management and marketing topics are Kristen’s career passions and she is motivated to facilitate organisations and individuals to ensure potential is reached.

Tina Nation AFHRINZ
Tina Nation is a seasoned HR Executive and consultant with a 26 year background as a generalist human resources manager, change manager, business manager and policy analyst. An experienced capability facilitator Tina has designed, developed and facilitated many courses, workshops, training programmes and strategic planning meetings.

Tina is an Associate Fellow of the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ) and mentor within the Wellington programme since its inception several years ago.

Comments from Past Participants

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course and felt I walked away with a broader understanding of HR. I definitely identified areas for improvement and personal growth. I also consider the material we were given will continue to be a constantly reviewed and ongoing resource for me. Already I have referred to handbook this morning and applied something from it in relation to a recruitment situation.” – February 2011 delegate, HR Foundations

“(The presenter) was fantastic at incorporating and sharing her hands-on experience. This ensured the content was made relevant by demonstrating how certain areas are applied in work environment…it also incorporated some really good exercises to make you actually think about what was been discussed and how it should be applied” - February 2011 delegate, HR Foundations

“The course was excellent and very well presented. It is definitely a course I will recommend to people getting into HR” – 2010 delegate, HR Foundations

"A great course. Thanks. I don't have an HR degree but have been in HR for 12 years. It was a good validation for me of what I actually know..." -September 2011 delegate, HR Foundations

When asked how could the effectiveness of the workshop facilitator's teaching be improved in regards to Kristen Cooper one delegate commented:
"Can't! Not sure how she could top that without becoming super human!" - September 2011 delegate, HR Foundations

2012 Dates and Venues

Wellington 27-29 February 2012, 9.00 - 5.00pm
Venue: OMV Exploration Room, Carter Observatory, 40 Salamanca Road, Wellington
Led by Tina Nation

Auckland 18-20 April 2012, 9.00 - 5.00pm (Register Now)
Venue: Tasman Room, The Spencer on Byron Hotel, Takapuna Beach, Auckland.
Led by Tina Nation

Christchurch 6-8 June 2012, 9.00 - 5.00pm (Register Now)
Venue: Head of the Avon - South Room, Copthorne Hotel, Commodore Christchurch, 449 Memorial Avenue
Led by Kristen Cooper

Wellington 4-6 September 2012, 9.00 - 5.00pm (Register Now)
Venue TBC. Led by Kristen Cooper

Auckland 27-29 November 2012, 9.00 - 5.00pm (Register Now)
Venue TBC. Led by Tina Nation


Registration Fees

HRINZ Members: $2095+gst
Non Members: $2495+gst

Your course fee includes morning, afternoon teas and lunches and your own personal copy of the CCH 'HR Manager' book. This is valued at $471 + gst for HRINZ Members. You will also be given the option to receive free updates for a year plus an online version and online updates.

Cancellations

Please see cancellation policy.

Please note that if you join HRINZ between 1st January and 31 March and you would like to attend a HRINZ workshop or seminar at the member rate, to be eligible to do so HRINZ requires you to pay for the following year’s membership fees at the time of registering.

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