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Human Resources and People Operations Specialization

Madecraft

Human Resources and People Operations Specialization

Recruiting, Engagement, and Retention Skills.

Recruit diverse talent, mitigate hiring bias, and build employee experience that boosts retention.

Madecraft

Instructor: Madecraft

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Recruit and hire high-quality, diverse talent using inclusive, bias-reducing practices.

  • Apply core HR guidelines for compensation, benefits, compliance, and employee relations.

  • Design and measure an employee experience strategy that builds trust and boosts retention.

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September 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

HR Guidelines Everyone Should Know

HR Guidelines Everyone Should Know

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to identify ideal team players and choose recruiting and interview methods that fit the role and safeguard against bias.

  • How to design benefits, compensation, and recognition that make employees feel genuinely valued.

  • How to develop your people through the right training, retrospectives, and timely, powerful feedback.

  • How to keep your team through smart compliance, strong employee relations, and an intentional culture.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Recruitment
Category: Training and Development
Category: Human Resources
Category: Talent Recruitment
Category: Compliance Training
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Compensation Analysis
Category: Human Resources Software
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Employee Relations
Category: Workers Compensation
Category: Compensation Management
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Human Resource Management
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Performance Management
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Full Cycle Recruitment
Category: Compensation and Benefits
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning

What you'll learn

  • How to build inclusive, equitable recruitment practices that attract and fairly evaluate diverse, high-quality talent.

  • How to define competencies and candidate profiles, then strip out artificial barriers that exclude great candidates.

  • How to mitigate unconscious bias with diverse panels, behavior-based interviews, and objective evaluation tools.

  • How to source, brand, and post inclusively, then evaluate and pivot your process to improve every HR recruiting strategy.

Building a Stellar Employee Experience

Building a Stellar Employee Experience

Course 3, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Identify the five factors that shape the employee experience and prioritize the foundational needs your people rely on to do their best work.

  • Apply human-centered strategies to strengthen recognition, coaching, community, and growth across your team.

  • Measure the employee experience with frequent feedback, sharp survey questions, and a calm response to criticism.

  • Connect employee engagement to real gains in customer service, talent retention, and profitability.

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