This class covers the development/selection, implementation/administration and evaluation of compensation and benefits programs for all employee groups that support the organization’s strategic goals, objectives, and values.

This course is a required for the Human Resources Certificate and is designed around HRCI® and SHRM exam content areas to prepare you for the examination.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Understand and apply federal, state, and local compensation, benefits and tax laws.
• Develop and implement total rewards strategies.
• Apply budgeting and accounting practices related to compensation and benefits.
• Identify and implement job evaluation methods.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate job pricing and pay structures.
• Identify and evaluate external labor markets and/or economic factors.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate pay programs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate benefits programs.

Competencies Covered: Compensation, benefits, and other employee rewards as they relate to human resources

Intended Audience: Individuals seeking to enter the field of human resources; non-HR professionals in supervisory roles who have the responsibility for interviewing, training, evaluating, or disciplining employees; and new or experienced managers interested in learning more about efficient employee management skills

Prerequisite: Human Resource Essentials