The Human Resources Program prepares students to assist small
to mid-sized organizations in effectively recruiting, developing, and
utilizing their human resources. You'll learn how to maximize the
human potential for the benefit of the organization. This field of
employment requires knowledge and skills in the following areas:
occupational job analysis, compensation, benefits, training, staffing,
employee relations, safety, and human resources information
systems. Careers such as HR Generalists or HR Specialists can
be found in any non-profit, service or manufacturing organization.
Human Resource Specialists can focus on areas such as employee
recruitment/interviewing, employee training and development, wages
and compensation, benefits, employee wellness, and occupational
analysis. Students will have an opportunity to prepare for various
related certifications such as from the Society for Human Resources
(SHRM) and OSHA.
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
• Recruit and interview qualified candidates for available positions
• Coordinate and conduct new employee orientations
• Maintain personnel records and human resources information
systems
• Administer payroll and benefit programs
• Organize health and safety programs
• Coordinate employee training and education
• Plan and implement employee relations activities
• Understand employment law in order to assist managers and
supervisors
• Provide leadership with employee relations and EEO initiatives
• Assist HR managers in larger organizations
Beth Chambers
757-6344
bchambers@blackhawk.edu
