This class is designed to navigate the essentials of setting up and maintaining a successful HR department. It begins with understanding and implementing core HR components and covers the basic foundational elements required for any HR department's function. With a straightforward "HR 101" approach, the focus will be on key aspects of building and maintaining a solid foundation for a successful HR department.

Primary Learning Points:
- Framework for Structuring an HR Department: Learn the key components and organizational structure of an effective HR department.
- The Importance of Documentation: Understand the role of documentation in HR, including its legal and organizational importance.
- File Maintenance and Recordkeeping: Gain insights into efficient and compliant methods for maintaining employee records and important HR documents.
- Job Description Essentials: Learn how to create clear and effective job descriptions, which are crucial for recruitment, performance management, and legal compliance.
- Employee Handbooks Basics: Discover the basics of drafting employee handbooks that communicate company policies and expectations clearly to staff.
- Critical Employment Laws: Overview of the foundational employment laws that govern workplace practices, ensuring legal compliance and informed HR decision-making.

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