This course provides HR employees with a clear overview of the HRNow Employee Center portal and the resources available to support them.

This course provides new HR professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the structure, roles, and responsibilities within HR at NC State, including distinctions between various HR units, key state agencies, essential communications, and the broader impact of HR across the University and state.

This course serves as an essential guide for new HR professionals at NC State University to understand performance management here at the university. Participants will learn the foundational principles of performance management, including goal setting, monitoring progress, and conducting performance evaluations. Participants will be introduced to the Wolfpack Performance Program (WPP). By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively participate as a manager or employee in the performance program at NC State, helping to build a motivated, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

This course provides new HR professionals with information on submitting and managing their time and absences through the Employee Self Service in MyPack Portal.

This course equips HR professionals with a thorough understanding of background check policies and procedures, including when checks are required, who is subject to them, how the process works, and common pitfalls to avoid.

This course provides details on the different classification structures and how classification affects compensation.

This course is designed to give new HR Professionals at North Carolina State University a basic understanding of the Employee Relations (ER) function. This introductory course provides a foundational overview of ER at NC State, offering information and essential knowledge to help you comprehend workplace dynamics. Through this course, you will explore the core responsibilities of HR professionals in ER, understand a few key differences in employee classifications, and learn key partners of the ER team.

This course is intended to provide participants with a fundamental understanding of equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and policies. The session will outline relevant laws such as Title VII, Title IX, and the ADA, including the groups protected by each, and it will touch on corresponding institutional policies. Participants will learn how to identify discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, will be exposed to examples of how prohibited conduct may appear in a professional or academic environment, and will highlight relevant case law on these topics. This course also includes a brief explanation of how affirmative action works in both the employment and academic contexts.

This course provides new HR professionals with a comprehensive overview of Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements, including completion deadlines, acceptable documentation, international employment considerations, and the importance of maintaining compliance to avoid federal penalties.

An introductory course to the most commonly used aspects of the PeopleSoft System as an HR professional.

• Course 1: Navigating PeopleSoft HR – Manage Job
• Course 2: Navigating PeopleSoft HR – Common navigations
• Course 3: Navigating PeopleSoft HR – Job Action Requests (JAR) for Non-Permanent Appointments (e-learning course)
• Coming soon: Navigating PeopleSoft HR – Perm Job Action Requests (JAR)

This course explains the key functions of the onboarding center, what services are offered, and who receives these services. Important tips and resources are shared for departments to use in welcoming new employees to NC State.

This course provides new HR professionals with a broad overview of various HR systems used at NC State with emphasis on the PeopleAdmin and PeopleSoft systems.

This course provides HR professionals with a comprehensive overview of the different employee positions at NC State.

This course is designed for hiring managers and HR partners seeking to refine their recruitment and selection skills to attract, evaluate, and secure top talent. Participants will explore the entire recruitment lifecycle, from identifying hiring needs and developing clear, inclusive job postings to conducting structured interviews and creating a positive candidate experience. Through practical strategies and best practices, this course empowers managers to make informed, fair, and defensible hiring decisions that align with organizational goals. This course will refer to the online applicant tracking system, PeopleAdmin, but will not include in-depth training on the system. For general information regarding the PeopleAdmin online employment system, please see the PeopleAdmin 7 Basic class. This training is specifically designed for those involved in the recruitment, screening, and/or hiring of NC State University employees.

This course provides HR professionals with knowledge of the required steps to report a workplace incident to comply with regulations and maintain a safe work environment.

This course provides new HR professionals with a solid overview of employee benefits, including eligibility, when and how benefits can be changed, what qualifies as a life event, and more.

This course provides a general overview of HR in higher education, along with academic HR guidelines and practices at NC State.

In this course, the core aspects of the Additional Compensation Regulation will be explored. Participants will learn what defines additional compensation, when additional compensation is appropriate, who qualifies to receive it and how to begin the process.

Tense or escalated situations can arise suddenly with students, colleagues, and even personal acquaintances. It is important to know how to respond safely and compassionately without further escalating these situations. Participants will learn about active listening and other specific strategies to effectively respond to and de-escalate tense situations. Attendees will also learn about the NC State’s Behavior Assessment Team and response process when concerning behavior is shared. This training is designed for university community members to learn basic de-escalation strategies and how the University responds to concerns.

OIS has implemented a new online form submission program- GlobalHome! GlobalHome provides a variety of online services for our NC State international students, scholars, and employees — as well as the staff that support them. OIS is transitioning all student and department requests to GlobalHome. This training will guide you through how to request access to GlobalHome, as well as how to submit an initial J-1 DS-2019 request in GlobalHome. Departmental users will be required to complete this training prior to being able to request access to GlobalHome. **Please note this specific training is only for staff (payreps, HR personnel, etc.) who submit the DS-2019 requests to OIS. Faculty and other staff who do not submit DS-2019 requests should not attend this training.

This course is designed for supervisors, managers, and human resources representatives who are responsible for writing and managing job descriptions and how that relates to compliance and compensation. REPORTER detailed description: This training is specifically designed for new or infrequent users of PeopleAdmin7 with any user access type (i.e., Initiator, Approver, AA/Fiscal Officer, etc.). You must have PeopleAdmin7 access prior to taking this course.

This is the fundamental class for users of PeopleAdmin7 that will provide you with an overview of the system interface. This course will provide an overview of the modules, workflows, forms, and functionality of the system.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to successfully manage both paid and unpaid temporary appointments.

Details coming soon.

Manage Job stores job records for all employees, regardless of their employment classification. In this course, you’ll learn how to navigate the Manage Job tile and apply best practices for maintaining employee job records.

This course gives insights into OnBase, an enterprise content management system that houses NC State’s employee records for permanent employees, including both active and separated.

This course covers the fundamental importance of accurate timekeeping and provides an overview of the timekeeping system, WolfTime, used at NC State. We’ll also cover the important tax forms you have access to and the impact of pay deductions.

The HR Academy is a mandatory training curriculum for HR professionals new to NC State University. It is designed to provide a foundational understanding of key HR principles and practices, ensuring a consistent level of core HR knowledge across the university. The program was developed in response to feedback from the HR community and aims to support the success of new HR professionals.

Employees who have at least 50% of their assigned responsibilities based in Human Resources.

The primary goals of the HR Academy are to establish a common foundation for successful execution of HR work at NC State and provide access to knowledge resources that support the success of newly-hired HR professionals. It aims to redevelop a series of professional development opportunities, assist the HR community in becoming more effective, and ensure that new HR professionals can effectively perform their key duties and succeed in their roles. The program is introductory and fundamental, providing a high-level overview of critical knowledge and skills.

HR Academy is designed by HR Professionals for HR Professionals.

Completion of the HR Academy is mandatory for all HR professionals hired into positions at NC State University on or after July 1, 2025. This requirement applies to all levels, from entry-level to Assistant Deans, and includes internal employees transitioning into an HR role for the first time. New HR professionals are expected to complete the Academy within their first 90 days of employment in their HR role or from the launch date of the Academy (August 19, 2025).

The HR Academy consists of approximately 16 core courses and 10 elective courses. To complete the Academy, participants must take a total of 11 courses: seven core courses and four electives. Three of the seven core courses are pre-selected, while employees will choose four additional core courses and four elective courses.

Yes, while the HR Academy is required for new HR professionals, existing employees are strongly encouraged to explore the course offerings. Any of the core or elective courses can be taken individually as a refresher or to gain a broader understanding of foundational HR topics, without the requirement to complete the full Academy. This provides flexibility for ongoing professional development.

No. An HR Professional that has been with NC State longer than 3 months that was hired prior to July 1, 2025 can enroll for the full HR Academy and will have 12 months from the time of registration to complete the full Academy (11 courses).

HR supervisors play a crucial role in the HR Academy. They are expected to help their new hires identify the preferred core courses and choose elective courses that align with the specific needs of their team and office. Supervisors are also encouraged to consider how to incorporate the HR Academy into their onboarding and performance management plans for HR-focused employees.

The HR Academy was developed through a collaborative effort involving a project team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from UHR and various campus units. The development process included identifying immediate topics, building content and delivery frameworks, and conducting prototype classes for review and evaluation. The project is an Office of Finance and Administration goal for 2024-25. There is an ongoing commitment from SMEs to manage and update course content, with plans for a phased transition to e-learning modules to allow for content updates without full course overhauls. A course maintenance plan will be established to address potential updates to systems and processes.

For assistance with questions about HR Academy, reach out to UHR Learning & Organizational Development through HRNow.