HR for Non-HR Managers - Online course

One-day online course

Online courses take place via Zoom and include a one hour lunch break as well as brief refreshment breaks.

About

Many managers in the charity sector are tasked with HR responsibilities alongside their primary professional roles. This highly practical, scenario-based course is designed to equip you with the essential HR knowledge you need to support your team effectively, without needing a formal HR qualification. We will cut through the complex legal jargon and focus on real-world applications, ensuring you leave with concrete tools, clear boundaries, and the confidence to handle everyday HR challenges safely and fairly

Who should attend?

This course is specifically designed for managers, team leaders, and supervisors in the charity sector who hold human resources responsibilities but are not HR specialists.

Outcomes

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

• Navigate everyday HR responsibilities with confidence and clarity.
• Conduct effective and fair performance and absence management conversations.
• Understand the fundamental legal and compliance boundaries of their role.
• Identify exactly when a situation requires escalation to senior leadership or external HR specialists.

 What will it cover?

• The core boundaries of HR compliance for line managers.
• Best practices for recruitment, onboarding, and probation.
• Managing performance, appraisals, and handling difficult conversations.
• The essentials of sickness and absence management.
• Interactive, practical scenarios tailored specifically to the charity and non-profit sector.

Trainer: Amara Martins

Amara Martins is a specialist HR and Compliance consultant dedicated to supporting the charity and non-profit sectors. She focuses on translating complex employment law and safeguarding requirements into practical, jargon-free frameworks. Amara is passionate about empowering managers with the tools and confidence they need to handle everyday HR challenges fairly and safely, allowing them to focus on their core mission. Check out this trainer Q&A to get to know more about Amara here.

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