This foundational course introduces the core functions, practices, and responsibilities of human resource management in the Philippine workplace. It covers job analysis, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR compliance.

Participants will develop an understanding of employment relationships, Philippine labor standards, statutory benefits, workplace policies, and essential HR documentation. The course supports individuals preparing for HR associate responsibilities and those seeking to strengthen their general HR knowledge.

 

Duration 2 Days – 14 hrs.

 

Objectives

• Explain the functions, responsibilities, and ethical principles of human resource management.
• Describe how job analysis supports job descriptions, job specifications, and job design.
• Outline recruitment, selection, hiring, and placement processes.
• Identify training needs and appropriate employee development approaches.
• Explain the performance management cycle, key performance indicators, and appraisal methods.
• Describe compensation structures, total rewards, and employee benefits.
• Distinguish employment relationships and types of employment.
• Identify key Philippine labor standards and statutory benefit requirements.
• Explain grievance handling, employee discipline, due process, and employment separation.
• Recognize HR compliance obligations, documentation requirements, and employee data privacy responsibilities.
• Integrate core HR practices into a basic employee lifecycle plan.

 

Target Audience 

• Aspiring HR professionals and individuals entering the HR field.
• HR assistants, associates, coordinators, and administrative personnel.
• Recruitment, training, payroll, and employee relations support staff.
• Supervisors and team leaders with people management responsibilities.
• Business owners and managers handling basic HR functions.
• Graduating students and career shifters interested in human resource management.

 

Prerequisites 

• No prior HR experience required.
• Basic reading, writing, and workplace communication skills.
• Familiarity with common office documents and basic computer applications.
• Interest in human resource management and Philippine workplace practices.

  

 

Course Outline

 

Day 1: Core Human Resource Management and Practices

Module 1: Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 

• Definition, nature, and objectives of Human Resource Management
• Major functions and responsibilities of HR
• HR ethics, confidentiality, and professional responsibilities

 

Module 2: Job Analysis and Job Design 

• Purpose and importance of job analysis
• Job analysis methods and information gathering
• Job descriptions and job specifications

 

Module 3: Recruitment, Selection, and Placement 

• Internal and external recruitment
• Recruitment and selection processes
• Applicant screening and assessment methods
• Interview techniques and selection tools
• Hiring, job offers, and placement

 

Module 4: Training and Development 

• Training needs analysis (TNA)
• Training methods and approaches
• Coaching, mentoring, and career development

 

Module 5: Performance Management 

• Performance management cycle
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Performance appraisal method

 

Module 6: Compensation and Benefits Management 

• Total rewards and compensation management
• Job evaluation and salary structures
• Basic salary, incentives, and variable pay
• Statutory and company-provided benefits

 

 

Day 2: Philippine Labor Laws, Employee Relations, and HR Compliance

Module 7: Employment Relationships and Labor Standards 

• Employer–employee relationship and its four-fold test
• Types of employment:
• Employment contracts and workplace policies

 

Module 8: Philippine Labor Standards and Statutory Benefits 

• Minimum wage and wage-related regulations
• Normal working hours and rest periods
• Overtime pay
• Night shift differential
• Rest day and holiday pay
• Service incentive leave
• Thirteenth-month pay
• Maternity, paternity, and other statutory leaves
• SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions

 

Module 9: Employee Relations, Discipline, and Termination 

• Employee relations and grievance handling
• Disciplinary procedures and due process
• Just causes for termination
• Authorized causes for termination
• Resignation and retirement
• Separation pay and final pay
• Constructive dismissal
• Labor relations and collective bargaining fundamentals

 

Module 10: HR Risk Management and Legal Compliance 

• HR compliance and employer obligations
• Employee records management and data privacy
• HR documentation and recordkeeping
• DOLE inspections and compliance requirements

 

Module 11: Other Important Philippine HR Laws 

• Republic Act No. 7877 – Anti-Sexual Harassment Act
• Republic Act No. 11313 – Safe Spaces Act
• Republic Act No. 10173 – Data Privacy Act
• Republic Act No. 11058 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards Law
• Republic Act No. 11210 – Expanded Maternity Leave Law
• Republic Act No. 8187 – Paternity Leave Act
• Republic Act No. 8972, as amended by RA 11861 – Solo Parents’ Welfare Act
• Republic Act No. 9710 – Magna Carta of Women
• Republic Act No. 7277, as amended – Magna Carta for Persons with Disability