Explore recruitment, talent development, and employment relations through an applied internal HR case study.
The Human Resource Management (Unit 3) unit covers workforce planning, recruitment, training, and employee relations assessed via an Internal Case Study.
Learners analyse HR challenges in a real or simulated organisation and recommend evidence-based people strategies.
Strong HR foundations support progression to strategic HRM units at Level 5.
This unit develops practical, industry-aligned competencies across 4 core learning modules:
Align workforce plans with business strategy
Analyse job design, grading, and organisational structure
Forecast labour demand and succession needs
Evaluate flexible working and gig economy impacts
Develop person specifications and job descriptions
Compare interview, assessment centre, and psychometric tools
Ensure equality and diversity in hiring practices
Design onboarding programmes for retention
Identify training needs and evaluate programme impact
Implement appraisal and performance management systems
Review pay structures, incentives, and benefits
Address motivation theories in practice
Diagnose HR issues in the provided organisational scenario
Recommend integrated HR interventions with priorities
Consider legal, ethical, and cultural constraints
Present professional HR consultancy-style report
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