Total Rewards Strategy and HR Security

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Total Rewards Strategy and HR Security

This course is part of HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources Professional Certificate

Instructors: Brad Boyson

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Advanced level

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9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Advanced level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe foundational Total Rewards concepts, compensation philosophy, and motivation theories
Explain how market factors, job analysis, and pay structures support compensation strategy
Describe how employee benefits programs are managed and aligned with organizational goals
Identify HR practices that support workplace safety, data security, and risk management

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14 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course examines how senior HR professionals design and manage Total Rewards programs that attract, motivate, and retain talent while supporting compliance and organizational strategy. You will explore foundational Total Rewards concepts, including compensation philosophy and motivation theories, as well as how market factors, job analysis, pay structures, and executive compensation practices shape competitive compensation strategy.

The course also covers how employee benefits programs are managed, evaluated, and aligned with workforce needs, including health and welfare benefits and retirement plan structures. You will examine HR practices that support workplace safety, data security, workplace investigations, and organizational risk management, equipping you to protect both employees and the organization. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Describe foundational Total Rewards concepts, compensation philosophy, and motivation theories Explain how market factors, job analysis, and pay structures support compensation strategy Describe how employee benefits programs are managed and aligned with organizational goals Identify HR practices that support workplace safety, data security, and risk management

In your first module, you will explore the principles that shape Total Rewards strategy, from compensation approaches to motivational theories. You will also consider how compliance and communication practices strengthen program effectiveness and employee engagement.

What's included

7 readings3 assignments

7 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes
Summary Reading: Total Rewards Philosophy10 minutes
Summary Reading: Compensation Approaches10 minutes
Study Guide: Motivation Theories in Total Rewards10 minutes
Summary Reading: Motivation Theories in Total Rewards10 minutes
Study Guide: Total Rewards Laws and Regulations10 minutes
Summary Reading: Total Rewards Compliance and Communication10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Practice Quiz: Total Rewards Philosophy20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Compensation Approaches25 minutes
Practice Quiz: Motivation Theories in Total Rewards25 minutes

In this module, you will analyze how organizations translate labor market and economic insights into effective compensation strategies. You will also consider how job analysis, benchmarking, pay structure design, and executive compensation governance support equity, competitiveness, and organizational priorities.

What's included

5 readings3 assignments

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Summary Reading: External Economic Factors10 minutes
Summary Reading: Job Analysis for Total Rewards10 minutes
Study Guide: Compensation Terminology for Pay Structures10 minutes
Summary Reading: Pay Structures and Job Pricing10 minutes
Summary Reading: Executive Compensation Programs10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 65 minutes

Practice Quiz: External Economic Factors20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Pay Structures and Job Pricing20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Executive Compensation Programs25 minutes

In this module, you will explore the programs and strategic decisions that shape employee benefits. You will assess benefits competitiveness, review non-cash compensation approaches, and examine how employer-sponsored retirement plans are structured and governed.

What's included

4 readings4 assignments

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Summary Reading: Employee Benefits Programs10 minutes
Summary Reading: Health and Welfare Benefits10 minutes
Summary Reading: Retirement Plan Management10 minutes
Summary Reading: Evaluating Benefits Strategies10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Practice Quiz: Employee Benefits Programs20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Health and Welfare Benefits20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Retirement Plan Management25 minutes
Practice Quiz: Evaluating Benefits Strategies25 minutes

In your final module, you will examine how HR supports workplace safety, data security, investigations, and organizational risk management. You will also explore practices that protect employees and information, maintain compliance, address cyber threats, and strengthen organizational continuity.

What's included

5 readings4 assignments

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Summary Reading: Workplace Safety and Risk Management10 minutes
Summary Reading: Workplace Investigation Methods10 minutes
Exploratory Reading: HR Technology Stack10 minutes
Summary Reading: HR Data Security and Digitization10 minutes
Summary Reading: HR Data Protection10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 85 minutes

Practice Quiz: Workplace Safety and Risk Management25 minutes
Practice Quiz: Workplace Investigation Methods15 minutes
Practice Quiz: HR Data Security and Digitization25 minutes
Practice Quiz: HR Data Protection20 minutes

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