HR Foundations - Fundamentals for HR Mastery
- Start: 9:00am
- End: 4:00pm
- Duration: 7 Days 7 Hours
- Category: Professional Development
- Region: Nationwide
- Online
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This course is now full. There are in-person sessions coming up in Auckland and Wellington in November, and the virtual version will run again in 2025, schedule coming soon.
This program is limited to 12 attendees and will be run virtually via Zoom on alternating days:
Thursday 17 October (9am-4pm)
Tuesday 22 October (9am-4pm)
Thursday 24 October (9am-4pm)
Revised and refreshed for 2024, HR Foundations provides an environment where attendees can consolidate their knowledge of the fundamental tools of HR practitioners. As the go-to course for New Zealand HR professionals since 2002, it offers insights and practical skills essential for success in the field.
You’ll learn about
Core Employment Legislation
We identify the key aspects of legislation that inform sound HR practice and employment relations in New Zealand.
Attraction, Recruitment & Selection
We examine critical components of the recruitment and selection process, including workforce planning, job analysis, and effective selection methods.
Employment Relations and Performance Management
We explore the principle of ‘good faith’ and how it applies to everyday HR, and the role of early career HR professionals in supporting optimal performance in the workplace.
Life as an HR Professional
Learn about self-management, personal well-being, and how to maintain and enhance your professional credibility.
You’ll walk away with
- Technical knowledge and its application
- Valuable networking experience and alumni connections
- A clearer picture of your career aspirations
- A personalised professional development plan
- Greater confidence in your value as an HR practitioner and the value of HR as a profession.
What to expect
HR Foundations is highly interactive, incorporating presentations and group discussions. You’ll also work with other early career HR professionals on case studies that help consolidate your learning by exploring good practice across a range of scenarios.
This course will turn your attention to your next steps and ongoing growth as an HR practitioner. You will use The Path and your course insights to inform your Professional Development Plan, which will support you beyond these three days of formal learning.
Who is this course for?
For practitioners in HR delivery or advisory roles and those new to HR.
This course serves as a bridge between academic study and entering a generalist HR position. It supports those who aspire to become an Accredited Professional.
Testimonials
“This course gave me a different perspective on HR and allowed me to critically think about the processes we use and why we use them. Each day there were new learnings... I would recommend this course not only to people staring their HR career but those that are wanting to gain a deeper understanding of foundational HR topics.”
– Megan, People Services Coordinator
“Denise was an engaging and well-spoken instructor. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about her career and experience and she also created an encouraging environment for others to speak up and share their experiences.”
- Laura, People Experience Advisor
Virtual Fee (includes GST)
- HRNZ Member = $1,785.00
- Non-member = $2,130.00
Feel free to email [email protected] if you need any assistance.
This course is limited to 12 attendees and will be delivered virtually via Zoom.
All personal development events are subject to HRNZ Terms and Conditions.
Registrations close 12:00pm Thursday 10 October unless sold our prior.
Cancellation Policy
An appropriate substitute participant is welcome any time before the course starts. Please let us know the replacement's name. If you have booked on a member price and a non member is to attend in your place you will be invoiced for the difference in price.
A refund of fees will be made if a cancellation is received in writing at least 10 working days prior to the commencement of the course.
Regrettably, no refunds can be made for cancellations received after this date and you are liable for the full cost of attendance at the course.
Presenter Details
Denise Hartley-Wilkins
Denise Hartley-Wilkins CFHRNZ is a people and organisation development professional with over 25 years experience gained in a diverse range of organisations in New Zealand, the UK and Canada . She has extensive strategic and operational experience and has held a number of senior corporate roles where she has implemented large scale OD programmes. She has established a reputation for excellence and expertise in her field, based on her professional qualifications and extensive coalface experience. A skilled facilitator, trainer and executive coach Denise is known for her deep professional knowledge along with her ability to translate strategy and theory into real-life practice. Clients value her engaging, professional, friendly and down to earth approach. Denise is a Chartered Fellow of HRNZ and is currently the National President of HRNZ. She is also an accredited Business Mentor with Business Mentors New Zealand. She has written numerous articles for professional journals and has presented at conferences and symposiums.
To access member rates, please log into your membership account, or join HRNZ as a member before registering.
If you wish to register for this event as a non-member, please log in to your non-member account, or create one here. Having a non-member account enables seamless event registration and personalised content delivery.