Become a HR Professional with Payroll Practice & Management
Payroll is a vital extension of most human resource departments. The Payroll Practice and Management course covers all critical areas of payroll administration and management. You will gain an understanding of the major components of the state labor code in your chosen state.
The Human Resources Professional course will prepare you for the HRCI’s Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam. You will gain industry-recognized skills that align with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Payroll is a vital extension of most human resource departments. The Payroll Practice and Management course covers all critical areas of payroll administration and management. You will gain an understanding of the major components of the state labor code in your chosen state.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime!
Course Details
What you will learn
- Comprehensive knowledge needed to sit for the PHR Certification Exam
- A broad overview of human resources practices
- Skills for handling recruitment, performance appraisals, and training processes
- Strategic decision making for compensation and job evaluation
- Foundational knowledge of U.S. laws and regulations regarding employment practices
- OSHA rules governing employee health and safety
- Strategies for implementing retention initiatives
- Understand the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as well as the Internal Revenue Code
- Master the mathematics associated with calculating wages and taxes
- Learn the fringe benefits and compensation offerings that could be given by an employer
How you will benefit
- Learn how to contribute to company strategy planning so you can be a more valuable member of the team
- Prepare for PHR certification and set yourself apart
- Open the door to new career opportunities and higher salaries after obtaining your PHR certification, including jobs such as: HR generalist, Recruiter, HR Representative, HR Assistant, HR Specialist, HR Manager, Compensation and Benefits Manager, and more
- Set yourself up for a successful career as a payroll specialist, bookkeeper, payroll manager, or payroll accountant
- Know how to effectively communicate and manage a group of employees within a payroll department
- Master the federal taxation laws that pertain to payroll so as to become better equipped to handle clients’ needs
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 12 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 220 course hours
- Human Resources Professional
- Introduction to Human Resources
- HR’s Role in Strategy
- Recruiting and Hiring Employees
- Appraising and Improving Employees’ Performance
- Training Programs
- Compensation and Benefits
- Employee Health and Safety
- The Legal Environment
- Making HR Decisions
- Affirmative Action
- Diversity
- Employee Rights and Discipline
- Termination
- Investigations
- Managing Labor Relations
- Creating a High-Performance Workplace
- Global Human Resources
- Retention
- Motivation, Rewards, and Recognition
- Preparing for the PHR Exam
Payroll Practice and Management
- Introduction to Payroll
- Determining Worker Status
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Federal Employment Taxes
- Payroll Forms
- Fringe Benefits – Tax-Preferred and Other Related Health Benefits
- Fringe Benefits – Deferred Comp, Retirement Plans, and Stock Options
- Other Employee Benefits
- Calculating Gross Wages
- Calculating Gross Pay – Additional Topics
- Paycheck Calculation – Taxes
- Paycheck Calculation – Voluntary and Involuntary Deductions
- Gross to Net Paycheck Calculation
- Compliance – Laws and Reporting
- Global Payroll
- Payroll Process and Systems, and Audits
- Paying the Employee
- Payroll Administration and Management
- Basic Accounting
- Exploring Payroll Careers
- Exam Preparation
- Payroll Project
There are no prerequisites for taking this course, other than basic computer knowledge. However, if you plan to take the PHR exam after completing the course, you will need one of the following:
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a professional HR position with a master’s degree or higher, OR
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a professional HR position with a bachelor’s degree, OR
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience in a professional HR position with less than a bachelor’s degree
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- HR
- PHR / SPHR – Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide
The following textbook will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Payroll Practice and Management portion of the program:
- Payroll Accounting
Please Note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
Anna Smith has worked in the field of human resources for 30 years and has taught at university level for over 20 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Spalding University, a master’s degree in management from Webster University, and a Master Online Teaching certificate from the University of Illinois. She is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional.
Helene K. Liatsos is a consultant for small businesses, travel agencies, and home-based business startups with more than 25 years of experience. Her company Home Office Management Experts was awarded the 2004 Home-Based Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. She is also a QuickBooks Certified Advisor and bookkeeper. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
$2,995
Listed Price: $3,145
5% off
This course is 100% online.
| Course Hours | Duration | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 220 Course Hrs | 12 Months | Start anytime! |
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 5% job growth for human resources specialists and a slightly higher rate of growth for those in management roles. This will equal an additional 33,000 job openings over the next 8 years.
The median salary for those in a human resources specialist position is nearly $62,000 with top earners making more than $105,000 annually. According to Payscale.com, those who have PHR certification get promoted faster and have a median salary that is $20,000 higher than those who do not.
FAQs
DO YOU NEED A CERTIFICATION TO WORK AS A HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST?
While a certification is not required to work as a human resources specialist, the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is one of the most widely known and most respected credentials in the field of human resources. It is also a requirement by most employers before you will be considered for higher-level human resources roles.
DOES THIS COURSE PREPARE ME FOR CERTIFICATION?
Yes, this course prepares you to sit for the Human Resource Certification Institute’s PHR exam. However, you will need experience in the human resources field before you are eligible take this exam. Please reference the Prerequisites section for more information.
IS HUMAN RESOURCES A GOOD CAREER?
Absolutely. Every organization, large or small, needs someone who can help them with employee relations. A career in Human Resources can be whatever you make it. There are dozens and dozens of specialties and career paths to fit almost anyone interested in helping others while improving relations between employers and employees.
“I like the well rounded approach of the course content. It covered a little bit of everything. My facilitator was very knowledgeable, as well as wonderfully responsive and helpful,”
A.M., Columbia Area Career Center