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Human Resources Administration

Build the accurate, confidential people-process habits needed in modern HR support work.

Build the accurate, confidential people-process habits needed in modern HR support roles.

30–38 hours to completeBeginner to intermediate20 modulesCompletion certificate

About this course

A practical programme for aspiring HR administrators and recruitment assistants. Learn recruitment coordination, employee records, onboarding, confidentiality, reporting and escalation through clear, fair and people-centred workflows.

Career relevance

Where this can take you

Useful for HR administrator, recruitment coordinator, people-operations and office-support roles.

Portfolio project: Create a fictional employee-journey administration pack with communication, records, checks and escalation points.

Skills you will gain

Practical skills, not just theory

Recruitment coordinationOnboardingEmployee recordsConfidentialityHR reporting

What you will learn

01

Support recruitment and onboarding using fair, controlled processes.

02

Maintain accurate employee records with confidentiality controls.

03

Communicate professionally with candidates and employees.

04

Recognise when a people matter needs authorised HR or legal escalation.

Built in private

A proper, guided course experience

Every module contains four paced lessons: core learning, workplace scenario, professional reflection and an applied decision lab. Learners complete practical workshops and portfolio evidence before the scored final assessment. Course materials remain locked until launch.

01

The HR administration role

Understand fairness, confidentiality, scope and the employee lifecycle.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

02

Recruitment coordination

Support vacancy, candidate communication, interview logistics and records.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

03

Selection administration and fair process

Keep evidence, schedules and communication consistent and traceable.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

04

Onboarding and employee lifecycle records

Prepare accurate joining, change and exit administration.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

05

Employee data and privacy

Protect sensitive records, permissions and approved access.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

06

Leave, attendance and basic HR reporting

Handle routine records carefully and identify errors or exceptions.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

07

Performance and learning administration

Support review processes without making unauthorised decisions.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

08

Workplace communication and employee experience

Use respectful, clear messaging across sensitive people processes.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

09

Policy, compliance and escalation

Recognise boundaries involving misconduct, disputes and legal risk.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

10

HR systems and data quality

Use controlled updates, audit trails and reliable reporting habits.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

11

Portfolio lab: employee journey pack

Create a fictional recruitment-to-onboarding administration portfolio.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

12

Final HR administration capstone

Complete a realistic people-process case with records, communication and escalation.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

13

Extended workplace case study

Work through a realistic multi-step brief, make decisions with incomplete information and document a controlled response.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

14

Advanced practice studio

Produce a stronger version of your practical artefact using feedback criteria, quality checks and a clear revision process.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

15

Portfolio and career translation

Turn your learning into interview-ready evidence, a portfolio case study and a clear description of your contribution.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

16

Professional mastery review

Bring the full programme together through a final scenario, evidence review, reflection and next-step development plan.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

17

Human Resources Administration industry application lab

Apply human resources administration methods to a realistic sector brief with competing priorities, incomplete information and professional constraints.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

18

Operational delivery and professional handover

Coordinate a complete delivery workflow, maintain the records another person needs and explain how versions, permissions, quality checks and handover are managed.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

19

Decision simulation and stakeholder review

Respond to a realistic decision point, weigh evidence and trade-offs, then prepare a clear stakeholder update and escalation path.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

20

Portfolio defence and development roadmap

Present your strongest learning evidence, answer challenge questions, identify a development gap and plan the next credible learning step.

Four guided lessons + applied workshop · Coming soon

Assessment and certificate

An HR administration case and final knowledge assessment. It is not legal advice, professional registration or a substitute for employer policy.

Who this is for

  • Aspiring HR administrators and recruitment coordinators.
  • Office staff supporting people processes.
  • Job seekers wanting responsible HR workflow evidence.