The Effective HR Advisor

Course HRT-061

The Effective HR Advisor

HR advisors play a vital role in supporting managers, guiding employees, ensuring compliance, and delivering practical p... The outline covers Foundations of Effective HR Advisory, Recruitment, Selection and Reward Suppo...

Classroom

16 sessions
1 - 5 June 2026 Kuala lumpur €1,575 Register
15 - 19 June 2026 Amsterdam €2,975 Register
20 - 24 July 2026 Barcelona €2,975 Register
10 - 14 August 2026 Barcelona €2,975 Register
7 - 11 September 2026 Istanbul €2,695 Register
14 - 18 September 2026 Frankfurt €2,275 Register
5 - 9 October 2026 London €2,695 Register
12 - 16 October 2026 Munich €2,975 Register
9 - 13 November 2026 Amsterdam €2,940 Register
16 - 20 November 2026 London €2,975 Register
7 - 11 December 2026 Istanbul €2,695 Register
14 - 18 December 2026 Kuala lumpur €1,575 Register
21 - 25 December 2026 Amsterdam €2,940 Register
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Introduction

Course overview

Why Attend
HR advisors play a vital role in supporting managers, guiding employees, ensuring compliance, and delivering practical people solutions that improve business performance. To be effective, HR advisors must combine strong technical HR knowledge with communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills. This course provides participants with practical tools to strengthen advisory capability across recruitment, performance, employee relations, policies, and stakeholder management.

Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, role plays, group discussions, practical exercises, HR scenarios, and real workplace examples.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the responsibilities of a high-performing HR advisor
  • Build strong relationships with managers and employees
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and reward processes effectively
  • Improve performance management and employee relations advice
  • Conduct training needs analysis and policy reviews
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders professionally
  • Use HR data to add measurable business value
  • Enhance confidence in day-to-day HR advisory practice

Target Audience

  • HR Advisors
  • HR Officers
  • HR Generalists
  • HR Business Support Staff
  • HR Coordinators
  • Supervisors with HR responsibilities
  • Anyone developing a career in HR advisory roles

Target Competencies

  • HR Advisory Skills
  • Employee Relations
  • Recruitment Support
  • Performance Management
  • Policy Application
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving

What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Understand the responsibilities of a high-performing HR advisor
  • Build strong relationships with managers and employees
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and reward processes effectively
  • Improve performance management and employee relations advice
  • Conduct training needs analysis and policy reviews
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders professionally
  • Use HR data to add measurable business value
  • Enhance confidence in day-to-day HR advisory practice

Who should attend

Target audience

  • HR Advisors
  • HR Officers
  • HR Generalists
  • HR Business Support Staff
  • HR Coordinators
  • Supervisors with HR responsibilities
  • Anyone developing a career in HR advisory roles
  • Target Competencies

Methodology

Learning approach

  • This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, role plays, group discussions, practical exercises, HR scenarios, and real workplace examples.

Course content

Five focused days of learning and application

Day 1

Foundations of Effective HR Advisory

  • Role and responsibilities of an HR advisor
  • Communication and relationship-building skills
  • Working effectively with line managers and stakeholders
  • Aligning HR support with organisational objectives
  • Ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct
  • Building credibility as a trusted advisor

Day 2

Recruitment, Selection and Reward Support

  • Planning recruitment campaigns and job advertisements
  • Shortlisting and application screening methods
  • Interviewing and candidate assessment techniques
  • Offer management and employment contract processes
  • Delivering effective induction and onboarding support
  • Understanding pay structures and performance links
  • Supporting payroll, pensions, benefits, and salary reviews

Day 3

Managing Employee Performance and Attendance

  • Best practices for performance review processes
  • Partnering with managers to improve performance
  • Managing attendance, sickness, and absence trends
  • Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters
  • Supporting career development through performance discussions
  • Using HR data to improve organizational outcomes

Day 4

Training Needs and Policy Management

  • Conducting training needs analysis (TNA)
  • Managing development requests and growth opportunities
  • Succession planning and talent continuity basics
  • Writing and reviewing formal policies and procedures
  • Importance of staff handbooks and codes of conduct
  • Supporting managers in consistent policy application

Day 5

Managing Stakeholders and Continuous Improvement

  • Supervising junior HR staff and team coordination
  • Getting the best from HR teams
  • Managing suppliers, agencies, and contractors
  • Working professionally with trade unions
  • Continuous improvement within HR services
  • Reflection on lessons learned and best practices

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does The Effective HR Advisor (HRT-061) cover?

This course covers Human Resources and Training through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 1 - 5 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.

Who should attend this course?

HR Advisors, HR Officers, HR Generalists

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Kuala lumpur, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Munich.

Still Have Questions?

Contact the academy team for course details, delivery options, and delegate guidance.

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