Human Resources Consulting
General
- Undergraduate; 2nd year
- 30 learners; teams of 5
- 28 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
- 1/2 project matches
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any
- Any
Categories
Skills
Project timeline
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March 1, 2023Experience start
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March 4, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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July 31, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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March 1, 2023Experience start
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March 4, 2023Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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July 31, 2023Experience end
Overview
- Details
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In spring 2022, students in Australia (RMIT University Melbourne) and USA (Buffalo University New York) will work together to research a Human Resource management topic (i.e. recruitment, selection, Training & development, Performance management, Reward management). They will conduct a comprehensive literature review and investigate a specific human resource topic on behalf of a Client (business organisation). Any potential gaps between the literature and the practical application of the Client’s proposed topic will be identified and recommendations made for improvement.
- Learner skills
- Human resources, Project planning, Business strategy, Communication, Research
- Deliverables
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3000-3500 word Report with recommendations
A 20-minute presentation
Project Examples
Students identify and evaluate key organizational approaches to improving HR outcomes for both the organisation and its employee. Students can work on a variety of projects including, but not limited to:
- Aid in recruitment and selection activities including job analysis, posting positions, updating ATS systems, screening applicants, scheduling and
- Participating in interviews
- Assist in training & development initiatives including onboarding, new hire orientation and scheduling training
- Update employer handbooks and policies
- Research HRM best practices
- Payroll administration
- Production of statistical and employee engagement reports
- Support Health and Safety or Wellness initiatives
- Support disability management activities
- Data entry in various HR activities
- Support Labour Relations activities or preparation for bargaining
- Assist in employee engagement surveys
- Assist with Employee performance and relations initiatives
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Unpaid, for-credit experience.
Complete a student evaluation / assessment.
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.