As an HR Generalist you are expected to be an expert in every human resource function including hiring, compensation, payroll, performance management, employment laws (FMLA, ADA, COBRA, etc.) and much more. Through lecture, discussion and activities, this program will help prepare you to effectively serve in an HR Generalist role. Additionally, you will be equipped with tools to assist you as you encounter situations in today's workplace. 

Job Outlook:

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts a significantly higher-than-average growth rate for HR jobs at the managerial level between 2019 and 2029. They also report that the median annual wage for human resources managers was $116,720 in May 2019.

Earn the certificate by taking the courses individually or register for the series and save.

Series includes (36 hours):

• Introduction to HR - 3 hours
• Federal and State Employment Laws - 6 hours
• Recruitment and Selection - 6 hours
• Compensation and Benefits - 6 hours
• Employee and Labor Relations- 6 hours
• Training and Development- 3 hours
• Health, Safety and Security- 3 hours
• HR Administration- 3 hours

Courses above may not be listed in the order in which they are offered.

Optional Textbook (highly recommended for those currently working in HR):

Human Resource Management, 16^th Edition by Valentine, Meglich, Mathis and Jackson; ISBN 13: 978-0357033852; or 15th Edition ISBN 13: 978-1305500709. The textbook can be purchased via Amazon. It is not available at Green River's bookstore.

Program Completion

To receive the HR Generalist Certificate, you must attend 80 percent of the entire certificate program (calculated by total number of sessions). 

HR Generalist Certificate is offered each of the following quarters: Fall, Winter and Spring.