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.
Human Resources Management Certificate
This flexible certificate program is ideal for both seasoned HR professionals and those newly stepping into the field who are seeking to broaden their expertise. Participants can tailor their learning experience by selecting six workshops from a robust menu of timely and relevant topics—ranging from core administrative functions to the complex interpersonal dynamics of managing a diverse and evolving workforce.
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®). To support busy professionals, all live sessions are recorded and available for review. While attendance and participation in the live discussions enhance the learning experience, these recordings provide additional flexibility if you need to revisit key topics or catch up on a missed session.
HR Leadership
In today’s world, managers and employees expect HR professionals to be leaders, partners, and teammates. Being a leader in HR typically requires personal credibility, a broad base of business knowledge and specialized HR expertise. This interactive workshop will examine how we define HR leadership along with a focus on three key competencies.
Human Resources 101
In today’s world, managers and employees expect HR professionals to be leaders, partners, and teammates. Being a leader in HR typically requires personal credibility, a broad base of business knowledge and specialized HR expertise. This interactive workshop will examine how we define HR leadership along with a focus on three key competencies.
Managing Workplace Accommodation, Leave, and Workers' Comp Challenges
This workshop offers a straightforward guide to three crucial areas of workplace management: ADA, PWFA, and religious accommodations, untangling federal, state, and company leave policies, and workers' compensation. Tailored for HR professionals, managers, and anyone with the responsibility for compliance in their workplace.
Compensation 101
What if you could help your organization build a competitive, flexible rewards and recognition program to attract and retain talent? Compensation includes cash and non-cash rewards which can show up in many forms including salary, bonus, benefits, flexible workplace programs, perks and recognition programs. Offering a flexible rewards program will help your company meet the needs of a diverse population.
Unlocking Potential
This interactive session on talent development strategies is designed to equip HR professionals, managers, and team leaders with the tools and knowledge to create and sustain a successful talent development strategy. The session will focus on three key pillars: programming, training, and feedback loops.
Upcoming Workshops & Programs
- Why do you have to be like that? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes your Buttons | June 10 | Portsmouth
- NEW! Compensation 101: Let's Build a Flexible Rewards and Recognition Program | June 12 | Live Online
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | June 13 | Live Online
- Stepping up to Supervisor | June 17 | Portsmouth
- Enhancing Performance and Accountability | June 18 | Manchester
- NEW! Uncover Your Leadership Identity & Evaluate Your Impact with Personalized AI Insights | June 18 | Live Online
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | June 20 | Live Online
- The Power of Peer Coaching: Principles and Effective Practices | July 16 | Portsmouth
- The Actor's Approach to Authentic Communication | July 24 | Portsmouth
- Project Management for HR Professionals | September 10 | Manchester
- The Actor's Approach to Authentic Communication | September 18 | Manchester
- 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
- Human Resources 101: Practitioner Skills Workshop | October 2 | Portsmouth
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | October 9 | Portsmouth
- Basic Employment Law: What Every Manager and Supervisor Should Know | October 10 | Portsmouth
- How to Build & Sustain Successful Internship Programs | October 14 | Manchester
- Applying Positive Psychology to Build a High Performing Workplace | October 17 | Portsmouth
- HR Leadership | October 23 | Live Online
- Why Do You Have to be Like That? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes Your Buttons | October 23 | Portsmouth
- Constructive Feedback: How to Deliver Feedback That Results in Change and Builds Relationships | October 24 | Portsmouth
- New Hire Orientation and Onboarding Excellence | October 28 | Portsmouth
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | November 4 | Portsmouth
- Powerful Presentations: Tips and Tools for Developing Content and Confidence | November 5 | Portsmouth
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | December 3 | Manchester
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | December 4 | Live Online
All Business & Industry Workshops
CONTACT:
Stacey Boyle, Senior Program Manager
(603) 862-4301
stacey.boyle@unh.edu
