HR Essentials for People Leaders

In today’s workplace, people leaders play a crucial role in shaping team culture, managing performance, and ensuring employee engagement. This course provides a practical foundation in core HR principles tailored specifically for supervisors, team leads, and mid-level managers. From handling employee relations to understanding legal responsibilities and driving development conversations, participants will gain the tools and confidence to manage people effectively while aligning with HR policies and business goals.

Course Overview

HR isn’t just a department—it’s the backbone of your workforce strategy. Corporate Heights’ HR Essentials for People Leaders program equips managers with:

  • HR Fluency – Decode policies, processes & compliance

  • Collaboration Skills – Partner effectively with HR teams

  • Employee Leadership – Handle hiring, feedback & conflict confidently

  • Strategic Insight – Align people decisions with business goals

Course Objectives

1. HR Process Mastery

  • Navigate recruitment, onboarding & performance management

  • Interpret compensation structures & benefits

2. Compliance Confidence

  • Avoid legal pitfalls in hiring, firing & promotions

  • Handle harassment claims & disciplinary actions

3. Talent Development

  • Conduct effective training needs analysis

  • Implement coaching frameworks that stick

4. Data-Driven People Decisions

  • Leverage HR analytics for team optimization

  • Calculate ROI on talent investments

Training Methodology

Corporate Heights’ 3D Approach (Discover-Dialogue-Do):

  • Interactive HR Simulations – Handle real-world scenarios

  • Compliance War Games – Spot risks before they escalate

  • HR Shadowing – Walk in HR’s shoes for a day

  • Peer Problem-Solving – Cross-industry case clinics

What’s in it for you?

    • 30% faster hiring cycles through manager-HR alignment

    • 50% reduction in compliance incidents

    • Stronger employer brand via consistent people practices

    • Certification in HR-Manager Collaboration

    • Toolkit with 15+ manager-ready HR templates

    • Confidence to handle sensitive people situations

Who Should Attend?

  • HR Managers & Industrial Relations Officers

  • Trade Union Representatives

  • Plant Managers & Operations Leaders

  • Labor Law Compliance Professionals

Course Outline

    • Evolution from admin to strategic partner

    • Decoding HR’s "invisible" value-add

    • Manager’s cheat sheet to hiring processes

    • Onboarding checklists that drive retention

    • Delivering feedback HR would approve

    • Navigating PIPs & promotions fairly

    • Salary bands & bonus structures demystified

    • Equity, benefits & total rewards explained

    • 5 manager mistakes that trigger lawsuits

    • Documentation do’s & don’ts

    • Spotting harassment, discrimination & burnout

    • Partnering with HR on tough people decisions

    • Interpreting turnover & engagement metrics

    • Calculating team productivity ROI

“The best managers are HR’s greatest allies—not their biggest headaches.”
— Corporate Heights