Federal Human Resources (HR) Functions

Build your understanding of the integrated nature of federal human resources (HR) functions and their role in the strategic management of the government’s workforce. This course emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive perspective within federal government HR, recognizing the substantial influence HR decisions have on public administration. You will explore how collaborative efforts in the areas of compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, talent development, employee performance, employee relations/employee accountability, and labor relations contribute to the operational excellence and service delivery in the federal government.

Learning Objectives

• Articulate the impact of the compensation and benefits function within federal human resources (HR) as an employer of choice
• Illustrate the impact of the talent acquisition function in effectively recruiting and retaining top talent within the federal workforce
• Evaluate the purpose of the talent development function in supporting a skilled and capable federal workforce
• Interpret the importance of managing and supporting the employee performance function in the federal government
• Describe the role and responsibilities of HR in managing the employee relations/employee accountability function in the federal government
• Explain the importance of having an effective labor relations function within the federal government

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation Management
• Benefits Management
• Compensation and Benefits Compliance

Talent Acquisition

• Planning for Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing and Recruiting
• Applicant Processes
• Talent Acquisition Compliance

Talent Development

• Talent Development Planning
• Talent Development and Training
• Learning Administration

Employee Performance

• Employee Performance Management
• Recognition Management
• Performance Appraisal System Certification for Senior Executive Service (SES) and Senior-Level/Scientific and Professional (SL/ST)

Employee Relations/Employee Accountability

• Employee Accountability for Conduct and Performance
• Administrative Grievances and Third-Party Proceedings in Employee Relations
• Reasonable Accommodations

Labor Relations

• Labor Management Relations Administration
• Negotiated Grievances and Third-Party Proceedings in Labor Relations
• Collective Bargaining