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New to HR? You Don’t Have to Do it Alone!

When a company hits the 50-employee mark in California, a lot of HR regulations kick in. I wrote about some of those regulations in a previous blog.

Understanding what those regulations are and putting processes and procedures in place to ensure compliance are essential to avoiding costly lawsuits and penalties. At this point in a company’s growth, it’s wise to have someone dedicated to the HR function.

Such was the case with a hi-tech client who reached their 50-employee milestone and needed some help creating structure around the HR function. They had assigned their Office Manager to the HR role and tasked her with implementing an official HR department.  She had been with the company for many years, but had no prior HR experience. She was very concerned about her new assignment and didn’t want to face this new challenge alone.  That’s where Connect to HR came in.

The first thing we did was perform an HR audit to see exactly where the company was in terms of compliance and best practices. As with many companies with fewer than 50 employees, there was very little structure in place. Also, the practices around hiring, promotions and increases were random and inconsistently applied.

Top on our list of priorities was to document and communicate policies and procedures that reflect both legal requirements and company guidelines. These serve as the foundational piece for hiring, firing, promoting, performance management, etc.

We also helped the Office/HR Manager implement a performance management system, hiring process, and best practices around terminations. Often one of the hardest things for new HR Managers is handling employee relations issues. So for four years now, we have provided ongoing and just-in-time HR consulting services on various employee scenarios that pop up and how to handle them.

With the HR structure in place, plus the knowledge she gained from the HR audit and our one-on-one HR guidance and support, the Office/HR Manager felt more confident in her new role.  Over the years, she has recognized that she isn’t alone when facing complicated HR issues.  She’s comfortable knowing she has a resource in Connect to HR when she has questions or needs a sounding board.

If you are new to the HR function and need some advice about HR processes or compliance, or have a particular HR issue you’d like to discuss, you may want to consider my Just in Time 3-Hour HR Advisory Service.

Contact me today to schedule a free 30-minute consultation to see how Just in Time 3-Hour HR Advisory Service can help you.

https://calendly.com/michellemendoza-connecttohr/30-minute-consultation

Increase HR Knowledge with Our Generalist Certificate Program

HRCertification-6As a long-time HR Professional, I know that those who work in human resources must continually add to their knowledge about HR best practices, employment law, benefits and various other topics that impact companies and their employees.  That’s why for the past two years I’ve been partnering with HR Training Centers to deliver their Certificate Program for HR Generalists. This 3-day program is designed to provide HR Generalists, and anyone responsible for the HR function, with practical solutions and strategies to manage the challenges HR professionals are faced with every day. This class is for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge about the various aspects of the HR function.

The next offering of the certificate program is July 17-19 at the Santa Clara Tech Mart, 5201 Great America Pkwy, Suite 360 Santa Clara, CA 95054. Register on or before June 17 to receive the early bird discount.

Participants in the program will:

  • Learn best practices and indispensable strategies for every HR function
  • Acquire the practical knowledge and tools needed to navigate employment law landmines
  • Practice their learning through “real-life” case studies
  • Network with other HR professionals
  • Earn an “HR Generalist Certificate” that enhances professional growth
  • Earn 18 PHR / SPHR re-certification credit hours
  • Earn 18 SHRM PDCs

Participants will also receive access to our Training & Certification Programs for FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and Paycheck Fundamentals!

The interactive workshop format of this program allows for plenty of discussion around real-life issues, resulting in knowledge and solutions that participants can immediately apply.  I hope to see you there!

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