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HR Fundamentals: The Building Blocks of HCM

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HR Fundamentals: The Building Blocks of HCM

Dozent: ADP Learning Academy

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How Human Resource Management (HR) provides the foundation for HCM and defines how HCM differs from traditional HR approaches.
The stages of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement.
The five functional areas of the HCM framework and their purpose, key activities, and interrelationships.

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Kategorie: Human Capital
Kategorie: Payroll Administration
Kategorie: Workforce Management
Kategorie: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Kategorie: Employee Onboarding
Kategorie: Employee Engagement
Kategorie: Benefits Administration
Kategorie: Full Cycle Recruitment
Kategorie: Human Resources
Kategorie: Data Analysis
Kategorie: Human Resources Management and Planning
Kategorie: Payroll
Kategorie: People Analytics
Kategorie: Human Resource Management
Kategorie: Workforce Planning
Kategorie: Benefits Enrollment Processes
Kategorie: Professional Development
Kategorie: Talent Management
Kategorie: Employee Retention
Kategorie: Human Resource Strategy

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Upon completing this learning, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Human Capital Management (HCM) as a strategic method for improving organizational performance. Additionally, you will identify how HCM incorporates several functional areas to support the employee lifecycle.

This lesson introduces Human Capital Management (HCM) and explains how it expands beyond traditional HR to align people practices with business strategy. You will explore the HCM framework, its five functional areas, and why integration and data insights are critical to organizational success. Human Capital Management (HCM) practices vary by country and organization. While some concepts or examples in this course may differ based on local regulations or policies, they are designed to help you understand how core HCM functions work together and the types of considerations organizations commonly address across the employee lifecycle.

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2 Videos5 Lektüren1 Aufgabe

2 VideosInsgesamt 7 Minuten

Introduction to HCM2 Minuten
Connecting the Elements5 Minuten

5 LektürenInsgesamt 12 Minuten

HR Fundamentals: The Building Blocks of Human Capital Management1 Minute
What is HCM?3 Minuten
What is Human Capital?3 Minuten
How Data Insights Drive Smarter Workforce Decisions4 Minuten
Engaged Employees1 Minute

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 3 Minuten

Check Your Understanding3 Minuten

Explore the stages of the employee lifecycle—from recruitment through offboarding or retirement—and how this journey shapes workforce strategy. The lesson shows how organizations can support employees effectively at each stage to improve engagement, productivity, and retention.

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1 Video3 Lektüren1 Aufgabe1 Plug-in

This lesson takes a deeper dive into the five functional areas of HCM: Human Resource Management, Talent Management, Benefits Administration, Time & Attendance, and Payroll. You will examine the purpose of each area, key activities, and how they work together to support the employee lifecycle.

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7 Videos20 Lektüren1 Aufgabe1 Plug-in

7 VideosInsgesamt 15 Minuten

How HRM Keeps the HCM System Moving1 Minute
Three Key Business Processes in Talent Management3 Minuten
Benefits Administration2 Minuten
Open Enrollment3 Minuten
Time & Attendance2 Minuten
What are Rounding Rules?1 Minute
Payroll at a Glance3 Minuten

20 LektürenInsgesamt 36 Minuten

Functional Areas of HCM1 Minute
Human Resource Management (HRM)1 Minute
How HRM Connects to Other Functional Areas1 Minute
Core HRM Processes2 Minuten
Handoff to Talent Management1 Minute
Where Employee Data Management Begins2 Minuten
Handoff to Benefits Administration1 Minute
Benefits Admininstration Process 2 Minuten
Benefits Compensation2 Minuten
Enrollment Options1 Minute
Premium Reconciliation2 Minuten
Handoff to Time & Attendance1 Minute
Time & Attendance3 Minuten
Time Recording Process2 Minuten
Handoff to Payroll1 Minute
Payroll2 Minuten
Essential Responsibilities2 Minuten
What Payroll Professional Manage Day to Day5 Minuten
Summary2 Minuten
Summary2 Minuten

1 AufgabeInsgesamt 6 Minuten

Check Your Understanding6 Minuten

1 Plug-inInsgesamt 5 Minuten

Manual versus Automatic Scenario5 Minuten

Discover how the five HCM functional areas interconnect to form a cohesive, efficient workforce management system. This lesson highlights how shared data and analytics enable better decision-making, reduce errors, and support organizational strategy.

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4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe1 Plug-in

This lesson reviews the key concepts covered throughout the course, reinforcing the strategic role of HCM, the employee lifecycle, and functional area integration. You will demonstrate your understanding through a final assessment focused on applying HCM principles in real-world scenarios.

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1 Video1 Lektüre

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This course is designed for anyone looking to build or strengthen their understanding of Human Capital Management, regardless of role or career stage. It’s especially useful if you:

- Are new to HR or HCM concepts

- Work with HR, payroll, benefits, or workforce data

- Want a clearer picture of how people‑related functions connect

- Are interested in building a career in HCM

No prior HCM expertise is required—the course builds from familiar HR concepts and introduces HCM step by step.

In this course, you’ll learn how modern Human Resources practices form the foundation of Human Capital Management (HCM) and how HCM supports the entire employee lifecycle. You’ll explore:

- How HCM differs from traditional HR approaches

- The stages of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment through offboarding/retirement

- The five functional areas of HCM (HRM, Talent Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, and Time & Attendance)

- How these areas work together as an integrated system to support employees and organizational performance

By the end of the course, you’ll understand how HCM helps organizations manage their workforce more strategically and effectively.

This is a fully accessible, self‑guided Rise course that you can complete at your own pace. The learning experience includes:

- Short readings and videos

- Interactive elements such as labeled graphics, scenarios, and knowledge checks

- Infographics and downloadable reference resources

- A final assessment to reinforce key concepts

The course uses examples from a fictional organization, Blue Helix Technologies, to help you see how HCM concepts show up in real‑world situations.

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