JSEC Facilitating Professional Human Resources Study Group and Learning Systems

Greetings,
Otsego/Delaware and Chenango JSECs are interested in assisting local HR Professionals in obtaining the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. We are facilitating the start of a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification Study Group and providing information about the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Learning System. We need your help in starting the Study Group. To help please complete the survey below and return it to alan.sessions@labor.ny.gov

SHRM Study Group Survey:
1. Are you interested in participating in a SHRM Study Group?

2. What days of the week and/or times of the day are you available for participating in a Study Group?

3. How often are you willing to meet?

4. Are you available to meet on weekends?

5. Would you or your employer be interested in purchasing a SHRM Learning System at an estimated cost of $500? (more details will be available soon)

6. What support do you expect from your employer? (i.e. Reimbursement of SHRM Membership, Exam Fees, purchase of Learning System, Time Off for Study Group)

7. Can you participate in a Study Group that met in Norwich? If not, Oneonta or Sidney?

8. Please provide your contact information.

Thank you!

We have been very fortunate to have Kim Parker, SPHR, volunteer to facilitate the study group. Kim Parker has her SPHR, and is the Human Resources Strategy & Programs Manager for The Raymond Corporation. Below is general information about the PHR Certification. The Study Group is also being co-sponsored by The Raymond Corporation, CDO Workforce, and Morrisville State College.

Reminder about upcoming JSEC meetings: Otsego/Delaware JSEC Meeting, Thursday (tomorrow), February 3, 2011, 8:30am, CDO Workforce Center, 12 Dietz St., in Oneonta AND Chenango JSEC Meeting, Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 9am, CDO Workforce Center, 1 O’Hara Dr., in Norwich.

Alan Sessions, Business Services Rep.
Dept. of Labor & CDO Workforce
12 Dietz St., Oneonta, NY 13820
607-432-4800, Ext. 103
alan.sessions@labor.ny.gov

Why Earn Your PHR/SPHR Certification
Now is the time to boost your career, strengthen your department and help your organization grow. The Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certification is more than a suffix, it will help:

• Ensure that your knowledge of HR topics and legislation is current and help protect your organization from risk.
• Provide you with the opportunity to join companies that are requiring certification for their employees.
• Demonstrate you have mastered the HR body of knowledge.

PHR/SPHR Requirements

To qualify for PHR or SPHR certification, applicant must meet the following requirements:

PHR eligibility requirements – four years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree; two years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or one year of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher.

SPHR eligibility requirements – seven years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree; five years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or four years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher.

SHRM Learning System – PHR/SPHR Preparation
The SHRM Learning System provides the most effective PHR/SPHR training program because of the advanced learning techniques it delivers. The system uses printed workbooks and web-based study tools to teach you everything you need to know to prepare for your certification exam. The newly updated content reflects the HR Certification Institute body of knowledge and the needs of today’s HR professionals. The six modules will provide you with everything you need to achieve results.

Module 1: Strategic Business Management
Module 2: Workforce Planning and Employment
Module 3: Human Resource Development
Module 4: Total Rewards
Module 5: Employee and Labor Relations
Module 6: Risk Management

Exam Information:
PHR/SPHR Spring Exam Window – 5/1/11 – 6/30/11
Applications Accepted – 1/10/11 – 3/11/11
PHR Exam Fee - $300, $250 if SHRM Member
SPHR Exam Fee - $425, $375 if SHRM Member
Late Applications Accepted 3/12/11 – 4/15/11 ($50 non-refundable late fee applies)