Human Resource Management

Course Objective

This course provides students with the principles, practices, and analytics of managing human capital in modern organizations. It focuses on aligning HR strategies with business goals, building organizational capability, and fostering a culture of performance and inclusion.

Learning Outcomes

  • Design and evaluate people-centric HR policies and processes
  • Apply HR analytics to improve workforce decisions
  • Align HRM strategy with business and ethical considerations

Human Resource Management Syllabus T30

Session No. Topics Tool/Reading/Activity Skill Focus
1 HRM Overview HBR Article + HR Canvas Strategic HR Understanding
2 Workforce Planning Manpower Forecasting Sheet Talent Pipeline Design
3 Job Analysis & Design JD Writing Lab Role Structuring
4 Recruitment Strategies LinkedIn Recruiter Walkthrough Talent Sourcing
5 Selection Methods Interview Simulation Candidate Evaluation
6 Onboarding & Culture Employee Experience Mapping Culture Building
7 Performance Management OKR Design Activity Goal Alignment
8 Training & Development TNA Tool + IDP Design Learning Strategy
9 Compensation & Benefits CTC Planner Workshop Pay Structure Design
10 HR Analytics Basics HR Dashboard Using Excel Data-Driven HR
11 Employee Engagement Gallup Q12 Tool Retention Tactics
12 Diversity & Inclusion Inclusive Policy Lab Equity-Driven HR
13 Industrial Relations Maruti Suzuki IR Case Union Management
14 Legal Compliance PoSH, EPF, ESIC Workshop Compliance Awareness
15 HR in Startups vs MNCs Razorpay vs Infosys HR Practices Comparative Structuring
16 Tech in HR Zoho People / DarwinBox Demo HR Digitization
17 Remote & Hybrid HRM WFH Playbook Creation Hybrid Strategy
18 Ethical HRM Ethical Dilemma Case Discussion Decision Integrity
19 Project Work Company HRM Audit Holistic Application
20 Final Presentation Policy Deck + Peer Review HR Strategy Communication

Textbook & Resources

  • Primary Tools & Techniques: HR Scorecards, Zoho People, LinkedIn Recruiter, PoSH policy kits, Excel-based CTC planner
Recommended Books:
  • Human Resource Management – Gary Dessler
  • Armstrong’s Handbook of HRM Practice – Michael Armstrong