Managing Human Resources: An Overview
BUSA-40010
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Discover the broad framework of knowledge of Human Resources Management, emerging trends, and new regulations in human resource practices. This comprehensive course is an introduction to: human resource strategic planning, talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, compensation and reward systems, benefits design and administration, diversity and multiculturalism, employee and labor relations, federal and state labor laws, health and safety, productivity, and organizational effectiveness. The course content balances theory with practical knowledge that can be used right away. It is designed for people interested in learning more about HR, new or current HR practitioners, or anyone responsible for managing a business and people.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will:
- Gain knowledge of emerging trends and new regulations in personnel management practices.
- Analyze the key functions within the human resource management field.
- Learn techniques for measuring the effectiveness of each functional area.
- Gain familiarity with basic California and federal laws and regulations governing the employer-employee relationship.
- Survey the key issues facing today's HR practitioners.
Class dates: 01/08/25 - 03/19/25 - Wednesdays, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM PT.
Sessions will be recorded.
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Course Information
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Textbooks:
Human Resources Management 4th
by Laura Portolese
ISBN / ASIN: 9781453340677
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 1/16/2025
- Early enrollment advised
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Schedule:
Date | Day | Start | End |
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1/8/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
1/15/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
1/22/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
1/29/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
2/5/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
2/12/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
2/19/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
2/26/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
3/5/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
3/12/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
3/19/2025 | Wed | 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. |
Instructor: Laura Martella
SHRM-SCP
Laura Martella has more than 20 years of diverse experience in business operations and as an HR professional. Throughout her career, she has provided strategic HR management and leadership at small to mid-sized and large companies in Los Angeles and San Diego, California. Her industry experience spans non-profit, publishing, technology, real estate associations, professional HR consulting, and she is currently a senior HR leader for California Coast Credit Union. Her previous positions include senior HR leadership positions at SeaWorld San Diego and the San Diego Zoo organization. Ms. Martella has expertise in employee and labor relations, workplace investigations, talent acquisition, affirmative action, compensation and benefits, performance management, and workers’ compensation. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and her master’s degree from the University of San Diego. Ms. Martella is also a certified SHRM-SCP.