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Human Resource Management Done Right Specialization

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Human Resource Management Done Right Specialization

AI-Powered HR Leadership Transformation. Transform HR with GenAI tools for talent acquisition, performance, and pay equity management.

Julian Jenkins
Starweaver
Eric Zackrison

Instructors: Julian Jenkins

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Leverage GenAI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to automate and enhance all phases of talent management

  • Design and implement data-driven compensation strategies and performance systems that ensure equity and fairness

  • Build neuroinclusive workplaces while creating efficient hiring pipelines and onboarding processes

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Specialization - 8 course series

What you'll learn

  • Explain key concepts in pay equity and the role of AI in compensation analysis.

  • Utilize GenAI tools and statistical models to conduct pay equity assessments and identify disparities.

  • Develop AI-driven strategies to ensure equitable compensation structures.

  • Apply AI insights to optimize compensation planning and workforce pay decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anthropic Claude
Category: Forecasting
Category: Google Gemini
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: Human Resources
Category: Mitigation
Category: Human Resource Strategy

What you'll learn

  • Explain performance management concepts, GenAI principles, benefits, strategies, and their practical application in performance management.

  • Use GenAI to in Goal Setting to set SMART objectives, select KPIs, and align individual and team goals with department objectives.

  • Analyze performance data using GenAI tools, identifying trends, and provide real-time feedback.

  • Design performance reviews to improve focus on engagement, growth, and personalized development plans.

Skills you'll gain

Category: People Development
Category: Smart Goals
Category: Performance Management
Category: Performance Review
Category: Analytics
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Coaching
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Driving engagement
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category: HR Tech
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Generative AI Agents

What you'll learn

  • Apply key concepts of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) based tools in Automating Talent Acquisition tasks.

  • Apply prompt engineering techniques to effectively communicate with AI models in a TA and Onboarding contexts.

  • Develop AI-powered tools for various TA and Onboarding tasks using cutting-edge Gen AI platforms such as Open AI GPT and Google Gemini.

  • Apply Best Practices and Ethical considerations into your AI solutions and automations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Large Language Modeling
Category: Automation
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Prompt Engineering
Category: ChatGPT
Category: Talent Recruitment
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: HR Tech
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Generative AI
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Business Process Automation
Category: LLM Application
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Google Gemini
Category: Recruitment

What you'll learn

  • Examine the role of interviewing by defining success criteria, structuring the hiring process, and creating a positive candidate experience.

  • Develop core interviewing skills using behavioral interview techniques, active listening, and effective follow-up questioning to assess candidates.

  • Apply objective evaluation methods by leveraging assessment scorecards, identifying potential biases, and making fair, data-driven hiring decisions.

  • Analyze common hiring pitfalls by recognizing red flags, balancing candidate strengths and growth potential, and communicating decisions effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Recruitment
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Job Analysis
Category: Communication
Category: Decision Making
Category: Diversity and Inclusion

What you'll learn

  • Explain Key Concepts of Talent Pipeline Development

  • Implement efficient methods for sourcing and recruiting diverse talent

  • Create comprehensive strategies for employee engagement and retention

  • Assess and incorporate advanced HR trends and practices to drive continuous improvement

Skills you'll gain

Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Talent Pipelining
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Talent Recruitment
Category: People Development
Category: HR Tech
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Talent Management
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Talent Sourcing
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Category: Recruitment
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Leadership
Category: Analytics
Category: Strategic Sourcing
Category: Human Resources

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate workplace norms and leadership models to identify barriers for neurodivergent employees.

  • Propose strategies to improve team dynamics, communication, and leadership for neuroinclusion.

  • Apply neurodiversity principles to enhance inclusive culture, decision-making, and support systems.

  • Demonstrate inclusive leadership by navigating complex scenarios with empathy and adaptability.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Workplace inclusivity
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Innovation
Category: Culture Transformation
Category: Collaboration
Category: Communication
Category: Team Management
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Empathy
Category: Leadership
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Adaptability

What you'll learn

  • Create an HR workspace and folders.

  • Create custom fields and add actions using keyboard shortcuts.

  • Create document templates and track and estimate times.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Productivity Software
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Category: Scheduling
Category: Organizational Skills
Category: Project Management Software
Category: Timelines
Category: Document Management
Category: Time Management
Category: Human Resources Software

What you'll learn

  • Review and modify Organization Employee Goals and Achievement Levels and add a new Group Goal. Cover SMART Goal setting.

  • Create a brief and simple employee communication referred to as a SNAP in SnapEval. Review pre-loaded system generated Snaps as examples.

  • Create an annual employee evaluation referred to in SnapEval as a Performance Summary. Cover printing the summary and its signed completion.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Performance Management
Category: Internal Communications
Category: Smart Goals
Category: Performance Review
Category: Performance Appraisal
Category: Performance Metric
Category: Staff Management

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Instructors

Julian Jenkins
10 Courses62,487 learners
Starweaver
Coursera
448 Courses852,090 learners
Eric Zackrison
19 Courses21,110 learners

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