HR Processes (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

During the course, independent study of literature, interactive lectures and group assignments in workshops. Additionally, an independent learning assignments will be completed related to each theme

Objective

The object of the course
The purpose of the course is to provide capabilities for working in HR expert duties and in managerial positions by getting familiar with the processes of personnel management and the legislation and theories that govern them.

Course competences
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace
Business Competence

The learning objectives of the course
You will study the whole of human resource management, the main principles of the legislation governing HR processes, the collective agreement system and the theories related to human resources planning, recruitment and induction, and identify HR processes in practice in expert or managerial positions. You are capable of engaging in cooperation with your peers.

Content

Human resource management
HR expert’s role and duties
Personnel strategy
Legislation governing HR processes and the principal theories
Collective agreement system
Utilization of personnel data in human resource management and process development
Personnel plans
Personnel recruitment
Orientation

Materials

Course literature
Viitala, Riitta. Henkilöstöjohtaminen: Keskeiset Käsitteet, Teoriat Ja Trendit. 1. painos. Helsinki: Edita, 2021.
Joki, M. (2021). Henkilöstöasiantuntijan käsikirja (7., uudistettu painos.). [Helsinki]: Kauppakamari. (myös e-kirja)
Kaijala, M. (2016). Rekrytointi: Tehtävään vai yhtiöön? Helsinki: Alma Talent. (myös e-kirja)
Eklund, A. (2018). Tervetuloa meille!: Uuden työntekijän perehdytys. (1. painos) Helsinki: Impact.
Aihealueeseen liittyvät lait ja asetukset sekä työehtosopimukset

Teaching methods

Flipped learning
The course proceeds according to themes. The themes include the following steps that support the learning process:

1. Independent study of the laws and theories of the subject area prior to the workshops.
2. Expert lecture related to the subject area
3. Workshop - case exercises as group work during the webinar or at a time agreed by the group.
4. A personal learning assignment that is completed throughout the duration of the course. The assignment serves as demonstration of your competence with regard to the course contents. The last learning assignment includes an assessment of the competencies related to the self-assessment.

Guidance will be available during the course as follows:
1. Each theme begins with an introduction to the theme.
2. Guidance for the group assignment in workshops.
3. Peer feedback on the group assignment.
4. Feedback on group assignments.
5. Guidance on the completion of the personal assignment both in workshops and via the online guidance forum.
6. Written feedback on personal assignments.
7. The grade for the course is based on the competence shown in the independent assignments.

Employer connections

Expert lectures and group assingments related to the themes

Exam schedules

Assignment returns and retakes are announced at the start of the study period.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

Literature 60 h
Interactive lectures 8*1.5 h = 12,5 h
Workshops 5*2 h = 9 h
Completion of independent assignments 54 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate 1
You are familiar with the whole of human resource management and the tasks of a human resources expert. You are familiar with the main principles of the legislation governing HR processes, the collective agreement system and the theories related to human resources planning, recruitment and induction, and identify HR processes in practice. You are capable of taking responsibility for your own actions and participate in the group’s activities in workshops.

Satisfactory 2
You are capable of applying the main principles of the legislation governing HR processes. You understand the collective agreement system and the theories related to human resources planning, recruitment and induction, as well as their impact on personnel management. You are capable of planning and implementing HR processes in practice in expert or managerial positions and take responsibility for the actions of your peers and interact with the group in workshops.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You understand the main principles of the legislation governing HR processes. You have comprehensive understanding of the collective agreement system and the theories related to human resources planning, recruitment and are capable of applying them in practice in a target-oriented manner in the planning and implementation of personnel management processes in expert or managerial positions in collaboration with your team.

Very good 4
You master comprehensively the principles of the legislation governing HR processes, the collective agreement system and the theories of personnel management and are capable of applying them in practice in a target-oriented manner in the planning, implementation and development of personnel management processes. You are capable of taking responsibility for developing the organisation’s HR processes based on research knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You master the principles of the legislation governing HR processes, the collective agreement system and the theories of personnel management. You are capable of applying the legislation and assessing the theories critically and analytically to attain the targets set in the planning, implementation and development of personnel management processes in practice. You are capable of taking responsibility for the development of the organisation’s HR processes, taking into account the sector’s requirements and needs.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the central concepts and theories of leadership

Further information

The course assessment methods include:
Assessment of own competence related to the group assignments.
Peer assessment of the case assignment.
The teacher’s feedback on competence in the subject area of the workshop assignments.
Assessment of competence, feedback and course grade based on the competence assessments, group assignment and the independent assignments.