What: Three-session series on HR best practices and compliance in the workplace, hosted by Associated Employers
When: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. starting on Wednesday, February 5th
Where: Virtual (Link to participate will be sent to registered guests)
Who: This seminar is geared towards new human resources staff, as well as other management-level individuals who want to strengthen their skills in the functional processes of HR.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
This Fast Track course will not only “upload” your internal HR functions to a whole new level of professionalism, but also ensure HR best practices and compliance in your workplace
How You Will Benefit:
Those who are new to the HR role will learn the essentials needed to be proficient in the general areas of employee-related activities. After this Winter Training Series, you’ll be able to:
Gain the confidence and knowledge to apply HR best practices to your work world
Understand the complexities of Montana employment laws
Administer and monitor every phase of the employment “life cycle”
Create core procedural elements for incorporating HR best practices
Serve as your company’s in-house “people management” expert
Contact reg[at]aehr.org to register.
Session #1 - 02/5/2025
Recruitment, Hiring, and Onboarding
Recruitment, Hiring, and Onboarding marks the beginning of the employee’s “life cycle” at the organization. In this session, we map out HR’s responsibilities and actions to take:
Recruitment:
Understanding and marketing the job vacancy,
Fielding inquiries, processing applications, and pre-screenings
Standardizing the interview and selection process
Hiring:
Second Interviews, references, and background checks
Reaching the decision – who to hire
Making the offer, negotiations
Hiring legally and Montana employment laws
Onboarding:
Orientation – introductions, company information & culture, policies & benefits
Training – learning the job
Supervisory support and feedback
Social support and integration into the organization
Session #2 - 02/12/2025
Performance Management, Compensation, and Compliance
HR plays a key role in performance management, compensation, and compliance. In this second session of our series, we’ll focus on these components:
Compensation; time off/absences
Compliance with required regulatory reporting
Maintaining employee files
Session #3 - 02/19/2025
Bringing It All Together
HR’s role in performance management – sounding board and system gatekeeper, as well as referee conflicts; handling complaints
HR Best Practices
Managing HR functions with an electronic HRIS system
Developing your role as a strategic partner
Cost:
AE Member Companies - $195
Additional Member - $135
Prospective Members - $275
Additional Prospective Members- $225
Associated Employers is a not-for-profit voluntary membership association committed to the success of employers, their employees and their businesses. Founded in 1916, AE serves over 1,000 businesses and organizations throughout the region as the premier Human Resource outsourcing specialist.