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Early EA Member - $250

EA Member - $325

Non-Member - $420

Who Should Attend:

• Professionals seeking an in-depth overview of HR
• Small business owners seeking more insight into HR
• Entry level HR practitioners looking to expand their knowledge
• One-person HR departments who have numerous responsibilities
• Anyone accountable for HR Functions within their company

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN RESOURCES

require a strong foundation for your company to be successful. Start building a strong foundation with this in-depth certification program. This comprehensive 3-day program will provide fundamental level of knowledge applied in the field of Human Resources. Participants will have the unique opportunity to apply the knowledge they've learned during the time between the classes. Each class will include time from the previous class. Participants will leave with handouts, forms, ideas and training that they can begin to apply immediately in the workforce.

Day 1 (May 2nd):

• Creating a strong  foundation in HR

• Understanding the roles & goals of HR

• Exploring HR Functional Areas

• Keep it legal –  fundamentals of recordkeeping, policies &  procedures

• More than a warm body – recruiting, staffing & onboarding

Day 2 (May 8th)

• Get excited – developing strong employee relations programs & events
• Let’s hear it – designing effective communication tools
• Create success – performance coaching and management
• The other side – discipline, terminations, unemployment

Day 3 (May 16th):

• Benefits Boot Camp - understanding plan design, training and communication
• Success through benefits – managing healthcare plans for $$ results
• Innovation through creativity - low and no-cost benefits
• Putting it all together – thinking outside the box to create successful HR programs
• You aren’t alone – tools and resources for HR success in training, program development and more!  

Your Presenter: Jill Kopanis, SPHR

Ms. Kopanis serves as the Corporate Human Resources Director for Dynamic Dies, Inc. in Toledo, Ohio.  She has been involved in the field of Human Resources for over 20 years working for Fortune 500 and International Corporations.  A member of SHRM, Ms. Kopanis has served as President of Toledo Area Human Resource Association (TAHRA), along with volunteering as Chapter Certification Coordinator, Certification Director for the State of Ohio Human Resource Council and was instrumental in certifying Toledo as an HRCI test site.  She has served on the Human Resource Committee for Sylvania School system, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Ability Center of NW Ohio where she chairs the Human Resources Committee.  She is a graduate of the University of Toledo and earned a Masters in Organizational Leadership at Lourdes College.

A speaker at the 2010 SHRM National Conference, Ms. Kopanis was selected by SHRM to present a Mega-Session at the 2011 National Conference. She has spoken at numerous national conferences enlightening her audiences with valuable information and receiving top audience ratings.

You may send a substitute at any time; however, no-shows or cancellations within 5 full business days of the program will be responsible for the full registration fee.  The Employers’ Association reserves the right to reschedule or cancel seminars if minimum requirements are not met.