Day 1: Introduction to HR & the HR Lifecycle

• Role of HR in modern organizations

• Functions of HR: Core vs. Strategic

• HR lifecycle overview: Recruitment to Exit

• Live discussion: Expectations vs. Reality of HR jobs

Activity: HR role-play scenarios and function mapping

Day 2: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• JD creation, sourcing strategy

• Interview scheduling & candidate coordination

• Resume screening: Real-life examples

• Job Portals, LinkedIn, Naukri, and ATS usage

• Screening calls & feedback reporting

Activity: Resume shortlisting and mock screening call

Day 3: Onboarding & Induction

• Pre-joining checklist & documentation

• Induction planning & PPT preparation

• Joining formalities & employee file management

• Buddy/mentor allocation and engagement

Activity: Design an onboarding checklist and induction deck

Day 4: Payroll & Compliance Basics

• Salary structure: CTC, gross, net, and deductions

• PF, ESI, PT, TDS basics

• Leave, attendance, and payroll software overview

• Statutory compliance calendar

Activity: Calculate sample payroll and fill statutory forms

Day 5: Performance Management System (PMS)

• Goal setting & KRAs

• Appraisal process overview

• 360-degree feedback, self-appraisals

• Common performance challenges and solutions

Activity: Create KRAs for a sample role

Day 6: Employee Engagement & HR Operations

• Importance of engagement and culture

• Engagement calendar and activity planning

• Exit interviews & full-and-final settlements

• HR documentation: letters, memos, HRMIS reports

Activity: Design an employee engagement activity for a theme (e.g., wellness)

Day 7: HR Policies & Case Studies

• Leave, attendance, POSH, and travel policy overview

• How to draft, implement, and communicate policies

• Case studies: Absenteeism, harassment, grievances

Activity: Draft a simple HR policy (Leave or Code of Conduct)

Day 8: HR Tech & Tools

• Introduction to popular HR software (greytHR, Zoho People, Keka, etc.)

• Use of Excel in HR: MIS, trackers, dashboards

• Basics of HR analytics and dashboards

Activity: Build a basic HR dashboard in Excel

Day 9: Soft Skills for HR Professionals

• Communication & email writing

• Conflict resolution & negotiation

• Handling difficult employees/managers

• Time & task management

Activity: Conflict management role-play

Day 10: Assessment & Certification

• Online quiz or written test

• Role-based simulations

• Presentation by participants

• Feedback & certificate distribution

Deliverables

• Training slides and handbook

• Templates: JD, offer letter, appraisal form, exit checklist

• Policy samples

• Certificate of completion