The Certified HR Administrator

Professional training course

The Certified HR Administrator

Classroom

15 sessions
12 - 16 October 2026 €3,080 Register
9 - 13 November 2026 €2,600 Register
14 - 18 December 2026 €3,400 Register
18 - 22 January 2027 €3,400 Register
15 - 19 February 2027 €3,080 Register
19 - 23 April 2027 €2,600 Register
17 - 21 May 2027 €3,080 Register
21 - 25 June 2027 €2,600 Register
16 - 20 August 2027 €3,400 Register
20 - 24 September 2027 €3,080 Register
18 - 22 October 2027 €3,600 Register
15 - 19 November 2027 €2,600 Register
20 - 24 December 2027 €3,080 Register
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Introduction

Course overview

Why Attend

HR administrators and officers are constantly requested to expand their existing knowledge and skill set. This course has been developed to provide participants with both technical and behavioral knowledge required for HR administrators. The focus is on the role of HR administrators within organizations, communication skills required (both verbal and written), HR reporting, legal documentation and employee policies. In addition the course provides an extensive body of knowledge on the competencies required for successful HR administrators.

Course Methodology

To provide a more practical element to the course, participants are required to develop an employee handbook and an organization structure using computer stations provided by Meirc. In addition, a live demo of an HR system will be provided in order to highlight major features and develop a system's business requirements.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the role of HR administrators within the HR structure of their organization
  • List and develop competencies required for successful HR administrators
  • Apply the main principles of business and report writing
  • Produce written human resources correspondence and sample HR reports
  • Determine legal documents required to collect and maintain for employees.
  • Create their organization’s employee handbook
Target Audience

HR administrators and officers who wish to develop their knowledge and improve their HR administration skills.

Target Competencies
  • Deciding and initiating action
  • Relating and networking
  • Communication skills
  • Business writing
  • Following instructions and procedures
  • Planning and organizing
  • Achieving goals and objectives

What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Identify the role of HR administrators within the HR structure of their organization
  • List and develop competencies required for successful HR administrators
  • Apply the main principles of business and report writing
  • Produce written human resources correspondence and sample HR reports
  • Determine legal documents required to collect and maintain for employees.
  • Create their organization’s employee handbook

Who should attend

Target audience

  • HR administrators and officers who wish to develop their knowledge and improve their HR administration skills.
  • Target Competencies
  • Deciding and initiating action
  • Relating and networking
  • Communication skills
  • Business writing
  • Following instructions and procedures
  • Planning and organizing

Methodology

Learning approach

  • To provide a more practical element to the course, participants are required to develop an employee handbook and an organization structure using computer stations provided by Meirc. In addition, a live demo of an HR system will be provided in order to highlight major features and develop a system's business requirements.

Course content

Course outline and key learning areas

Module 1

The HR administrator in organizations

  • Major roles and responsibilities of HR administrators
  • A look at the HR administrator’s job description
  • The HR administrator’s position within the HR department
  • Professional qualifications as a competitive advantage
  • Competencies of successful administrators
  • Technical competencies
  • Behavioral competencies
  • Assessing and developing your competencies
  • The evolving role of the HR administrator
  • Certifications for administrators

Module 2

Human resources and communication

  • Definition of communication
  • Communication in HR
  • Characteristics of an effective HR communicator
  • Questioning techniques
  • Listening and empathy

Module 3

Interviewing techniques

  • The STAR technique
  • The FACT technique
  • The probing technique
  • The leading technique
  • Basics of public speaking

Module 4

HR business communication and HR reports

  • Basics of business writing
  • Writing HR reports
  • Common mistakes in writing HR correspondence and reports
  • Examples of HR correspondence and reports

Module 5

HR measurements and reporting

  • Research terms and techniques
  • Frequently used HR metrics
  • Calculating HR metrics
  • Recruitment metrics
  • Retention metrics
  • Compensation and Benefits metrics
  • Training and development metrics

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does The Certified HR Administrator cover?

This course covers Administration and Secretarial through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 12 - 16 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.

Who should attend this course?

HR administrators and officers who wish to develop their knowledge and improve their HR administration skills., Target Competencies, Deciding and initiating action

Is bilingual course delivery available?

Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rome, Vienna, Paris.

How long is the training programme?

The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 accredited training hours.

Still Have Questions?

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