The HR Operations Pathway can be found in the Professional Development Pathways Organization in Blackboard.

Purpose

Completion of this pathway indicates that a university employee has specialized knowledge to do the following:

• Explain planning unit, supervisor, employee, and Human Resources (HR) roles in people-related processes
• Ensure proper completion and processing of employee information used in HR related transactions
• Demonstrate understanding of key concepts, policies, and best practices related to HR processes

Guidelines

• Pursuit of a pathway is primarily for building knowledge and skills related to success in current position.
• Employees not in a Human Resources-related role can still participate in the program.
• Prior to enrolling in a pathway program, Employee and Supervisor should discuss pathway requirements, participation, and how learning experiences will be shared and/or applied.
• A pathway does not mean that a person has all skills required for a position. Experience is also important.
• Courses for this pathway do not have pre-requisites, but some courses may be available by invitation only.

Core Requirements

Human Resources Overview

Provides an overview of key functions, activities and services within University Human Resources, including who to contact for support and where to go for more information.

Compensation Philosophy and Framework

Explains OHIO Compensation philosophy including how jobs are placed into pay grades, differences between Manager, IC, and TAS level jobs, and how to use Pay Administration Guidelines.

Benefits Offerings

Provides detailed information on Ohio University benefit plans, eligibility requirements, coverage levels, etc. This course is designed to assist hiring managers in recruiting and is also a great resource to help new and current employees become more familiar with their benefits options.

EEO and Lawful Hiring

Participants learn about Equal Employment Opportunity laws that guide OHIO's recruitment efforts and aid them in carrying out hiring practices that are fair and lawful.

New Hire Paperwork and I-9s

Outlines requirements for processing new hire information, including I-9 forms. Explains differences in handling information for each employee type (faculty, staff, and student employees) and outlines specific tasks and paperwork associated with processing this information in a correct and timely fashion.

Payroll and Timekeeping

Provides legal, procedural and practical guidance to ensure proper record-keeping and reporting related to employee pay. Provides instructions for timekeeping and absence reporting; also includes an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which specifies conditions for overtime pay.

Performance Management: Foundations & Goal Setting

Provides an overview of the performance management cycle at OHIO, outlines employee and supervisor responsibilities in the process, and explains how to collaborate with employees in the construction of written goals and objectives.

General Electives

OHIO Search Committee Training: Preparing for the Search

This training focuses on establishing inclusive search committees, writing inclusive job descriptions, and creating inclusive recruitment plans as well as understanding the potential impact of bias in early stages of the search process.

OHIO Search Committee Training: Recruitment & Selection Fundamentals

The course focuses on creating inclusive, consistent, and compliant candidate evaluation and selection processes and discusses the potential impact of bias during the search process.

Interviewing: Doing it Right

Presents strategies for using sound judgment in the hiring and interviewing process and helps participants recognize and avoid discrimination in the recruitment process.

Employee Self Service

Provides instruction on using Oracle self-service features to schedule absences, change income tax withholding amounts, update personal information, enroll in benefits, and more.

Leaves of Absence

Provides an overview of various Leaves of Absence and the processes to request, obtain approval, and administer leaves in a compliant manner according to Ohio University Policies. Participants will understand types of leave and where to find related policies and resources for reference.

Preventing Bullying and Violence

This course offers strategies for preventing the escalation of conflict, identifies circumstances that can possibly trigger violence in the workplace, and provides guidance on what to do if you find yourself in potentially violent situations.

AFSCME 3200

Provides an overview of Ohio University Employee and Labor Relations, focusing on the following topics: Employee Discipline, Grievance Procedures, Workplace Violence, Separation of Employment Policies and Procedures, and Labor Relations at Ohio University.