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TALENT MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES Are you passionate about helping others succeed? Do you want to play a key role in creating inclusive, equitable, and productive workplaces? Can you see yourself using innovative and creative ways to engage employees and meet future labor needs? When it comes to the success of a business or organization, it’s all about the people! More than ever, employers who are good at recruiting, hiring, and keeping talent in a complex world will thrive. This program is for students who truly love working with people and are energized by the idea of creating an inclusive and positive work environment for all employees—one that focuses on their needs and skills growth to reach the organization’s goals. Talent management is a rapidly growing field that puts the “human” back in “human resources.” It’s not all about policies and paperwork—these professionals who can build and foster diverse and productive teams will continue to be in high demand across all industries.
YOU WILL LEARN TO: • D emonstrate knowledge of HR talent management practices and how they are linked to an organization’s goals • I mplement talent management strategies to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion from recruitment to ongoing training and development • Identify and assess what motivates and drives employees • D evelop effective and equitable compensation plans that safeguard against discrimination based upon gender, race, ethnicity, or other status • I dentify reliable and valid assessment tools for selecting the right people for the right jobs • I mprove the overall employee experience by fostering a culture of flexibility and well-being
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST/MANAGER Handle all aspects of the employee experience from hiring, to compensation and benefits, to training and development opportunities, and more. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) MANAGER Implement strategies to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at your organization, from recruitment and hiring, to ongoing education and training. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Manage skills training and professional development programs for employees. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SPECIALIST/MANAGER Analyze data on wages and salaries and the cost of benefits, then create programs that best fit an organization and its employees. RECRUITER/HIRING MANAGER Attract and screen talent to meet the hiring objectives of a company.
TANGIBLE EXPERIENCE: All students gain hands-on experience with internships, research, and real-world projects with partner organizations.
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
REPUTATION: Companies like 3M, Ecolab, Target, General Mills, and Medtronic make a special effort to recruit St. Kate’s graduates because they want exceptional women leaders. CAREER CONNECTIONS: Our highly networked faculty and dedicated Career Development team will introduce you to a wide range of careers in talent management and connect you with internships and job opportunities.