SHRM APPROVED PROVIDER

Gardner-Webb University Searight PACE Program combines theory with practical application, and flexibility, to give you a holistic view of real-world and strategic HR management that includes an overview of people analytics. 

This certificate program is designed for human resource professionals who want to advance their competence in payroll law, compensation structures, and other payroll-related topics. This interactive program includes practical activities to apply knowledge and advance HR skills.   

Completion of the class will result in a certificate of completion, 6 SRHM credits, and/or 6 CLE credits from North Carolina Bar.

PACE 906 Employment Law for HR Professionals and Managers

Certificate in Employment Law for Human Resource Professionals and Managers

This certificate equips HR professionals and managers with critical knowledge in employment law, focusing on:
Federal Acts and Legal Compliance: Detailed exploration of key federal employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Civil Rights Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other regulations that govern workplace practices. Participants will learn how to ensure compliance and implement effective policies.

Ethical Responsibility: Examination of ethical issues in employment law, including fair treatment, discrimination, and workplace integrity. The course emphasizes developing a culture of ethics and accountability, addressing ethical dilemmas, and fostering a respectful and compliant work environment.

HR professionals and managers will gain the skills necessary to mitigate legal risks and foster a fair, compliant workplace.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

PACE 900 Employee Management

Use HR Metrics to master recruiting, onboarding, and retention practices. Learn the administrative best practices for managing retirement plans, conducting investigations, and terminating employees the legal way.

PACE 901 Payroll

Learn how to develop employee and employer related taxes and how withholdings work. Communicate and explain the payroll process to employees. Develop, plan, and implement a compensation structure.