
Human Resources Management at UNH

Build stronger workplaces through human resources expertise. Today’s HR professionals do more than manage policies, they shape workplace culture, drive organizational performance, and support employees at every level. Our Human Resources Management program is designed to help you develop the practical skills and strategic insight needed to navigate the complexities of the modern workforce.
Explore topics such as employee relations, performance management, compliance, workplace diversity, and leadership development. Whether you're new to HR or looking to stay current in a rapidly evolving field, this program offers flexible learning options, available in Portsmouth, Manchester, and live online via Zoom, to fit your goals and schedule.

SHRM Certification Test Prep
This comprehensive program, led by a SHRM-Certified HR practitioner, prepares you to earn your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP with a detailed review of the current SHRM Body of Applied Skills & Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®).

HR Leadership
In today’s workplace, where HR professionals are expected to lead, collaborate, and advise, this interactive workshop explores the definition of HR leadership and focuses on three essential competencies: personal credibility, broad business knowledge, and specialized HR expertise.

Human Resources 101
As managers and employees increasingly expect HR professionals to lead, partner, and collaborate, this workshop explores the meaning of HR leadership and highlights three essential competencies: personal credibility, broad business knowledge, and specialized HR expertise.

Managing Workplace Accommodation, Leave, and Workers' Comp Challenges
Designed for HR professionals, managers, and compliance leaders, this workshop provides a clear guide to three key areas of workplace management—ADA, PWFA, and religious accommodations—while clarifying leave policies and workers’ compensation across federal, state, and organizational levels.

Compensation 101
Learn how to design a competitive, flexible rewards and recognition program—including salary, bonuses, benefits, perks, and recognition—to attract and retain talent while meeting the diverse needs of today’s workforce.

Unlocking Potential
This interactive session equips HR professionals, managers, and team leaders with essential tools and knowledge to build and sustain successful talent development strategies, focusing on programming, training, and feedback loops.
Upcoming Workshops & Programs
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | September 24 | Portsmouth
- Foundations of Supervision | September 25 | Portsmouth
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | September 26 | Live Online
- NEW! SHRM Certification Test Prep | Tues and Thurs, 1 - 3pm, October 7 - November 20 | Live Online
- Brainstorming to Innovate, Be Creative and Solve Business Problems | October 9 | Manchester
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | October 9 | Portsmouth
- Talent Acquisition 101: From Basics to Best Practices | October 9 | Manchester
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | October 10 | Portsmouth
- How to Build & Sustain Successful Internship Programs | October 14 | Manchester
- NEW! AI for HR: A Practical Introduction for Human Resources Professionals | October 15 | Live Online
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving | October 15 | Live Online
- Employee Engagement: Increasing Motivation and Commitment | October 15 | Manchester
- The Actor's Approach to Authentic Communication | October 16 | Manchester
- Applying Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Workplace | October 17 | Portsmouth
- Constructive Feedback: How to Deliver Feedback That Results in Change and Builds Relationships | October 20 | Portsmouth
- Cultivating Feedback Culture: Organizational and Professional Development | October 21 & 23, 9am -12pm | Live Online
- Decision-Making Prowess: Navigating Biases to Mitigate Impact | October 22 | Live Online
- Why Do You Have to be Like That? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes Your Buttons | October 23 | Portsmouth
- New Hire Orientation and Onboarding Excellence | October 28 | Portsmouth
- Facilitation Skills | October 28 | Manchester
- HR Leadership | November 3 | Live Online
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | November 4 | Portsmouth
- NEW! Bridging the Interview Gap: Turning Conversations into Connection | November 5 & 7, 9am -12pm | Live Online
- Powerful Presentations: Tips and Tools for Developing Content and Confidence | November 5 | Portsmouth
- Uncover Your Leadership Identity & Elevate Your Impact with Personalized AI Insights | November 5 | Live Online
- Developing a Culture for Success | November 12 | Portsmouth
- Talent Retention: A Plan for All Seasons | November 17 | Live Online
- Facilitation Skills | November 20 | Portsmouth
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | December 3 | Manchester
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | December 4 | Live Online
- The Power of Peer Coaching: Principles and Effective Practices | December 10 | Portsmouth
- Human Resources 101: Practitioner Skills Workshop | January 12 | Live Online
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | February 3 & 5 | Live Online
- Uncover Your Leadership Identity & Elevate Your Impact with Personalized AI Insights | February 11 | Live Online
- NEW! Bridging the Interview Gap: Turning Conversations into Connection | March 10 & 12, 9am -12pm | Live Online
- Lifecycle of Internal Workplace Investigations
- SHRM Certification Test Prep
- Networking: Building Relationships and Creating Value
- Unlocking Potential: A Holistic Approach to Talent Development
- Compensation 101: Building a Flexible Competitive Compensation Program
- AI Fundamentals for HR: A Practical Introduction to Human Resources Professionals
CONTACT:
Stacey Boyle, Senior Program Manager
(603) 862-4301
stacey.boyle@unh.edu