Human Resources Associate ( Previously titled: HR Manager (Entry Level) )

Human Resources (HR) associates often serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts, and helping resolve work-related problems. They may provide information on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment. HR associates may also perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, documenting disputes, and guiding the administering of disciplinary procedures. They assist with planning, organizing, directing, or coordinating of the personnel training or labor relations activities of an organization.This program features courses that will provide fundamental knowledge of the human resources field and prepare students for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR®) Certification exam.

Students entering this program should have good planning and organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and good problem-solving skills.Careers in this field are available in a broad range of privately held companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.  Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/
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