Lead HR Across Borders with GPHR Certification
Lead HR Across Borders with GPHR Certification
Lead HR Across Borders with GPHR Certification
Course Overview
GPHR
Global Professional in Human Resources
The GPHR course is delivered through instructor-led sessions combining interactive lectures, case studies, practical exercises, group discussions, and exam-focused preparation.
What You Will Learn
The main objectives of the course are:
- Align people practices with international business objectives.
- Oversee recruitment, mobility, and retention of a diverse, global workforce.
- Build equitable, competitive HR frameworks worldwide.
- Navigate international labor laws, regulations, and risk management.
- Drive collaboration, inclusion, and cultural agility across global teams.
- Position HR as a strategic partner in worldwide expansion.
- Prepare effectively for the GPHR certification exam and achieve global recognition
The GPHR certification equips mid- to senior-level HR professionals with globally recognized expertise to lead HR strategy across borders and drive multinational organizational growth
Who Should Enroll
This course is designed for mid- to senior-level HR professionals seeking to expand their expertise from a local or regional focus to a global HR leadership role.
Skills You Will Build
- Align people practices with international business objectives
- Oversee recruitment, mobility, and retention of a diverse, global workforce
- Build equitable, competitive HR frameworks worldwide
- Navigate international labor laws, regulations, and risk management
- Drive collaboration, inclusion, and cultural agility across global teams
- Position HR as a strategic partner in worldwide expansion
- Prepare effectively for the GPHR certification exam
Target Competencies
- Global Talent Acquisition & Mobility
- International HR Policy & Compliance
- Cross-Cultural Leadership & Inclusion
- Global Compensation & Benefits Strategy
- Employee Relations & Risk Management
- HR Analytics for Global Strategy
Module 1 - Strategic Global Human Resources
- Align HR strategy with global business strategy (PESTLE, labor markets, regulation)
- Global workforce planning and restructuring (gap analysis, cost, culture, laws)
- HR delivery models (regional/global CoE, shared services, outsourcing, offshoring)
- Global organization design and structure management
- HR role in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Using HR metrics (turnover, ROI, eNPS, cost per hire) for strategic decisions
Module 2 - Global Talent Management
- Global talent strategy (acquisition, retention, succession planning)
- Sourcing approaches (RPO, consultants, referrals, social media, internal transfers)
- Global talent assessments (bias awareness, cultural relevance, tools)
- Alternate work arrangements (remote, telecommuting, cross-border)
- Learning and development across diverse geographies and cultures
- Engagement and retention programs (peer recognition, surveys, coaching)
Module 3 - Global Mobility
- Types of expatriate assignments (short-term, long-term, hybrid, local plus)
- Employee categories (host, parent, third-country nationals)
- Expatriation logistics (training, visas, relocation, integration, family support)
- Cost analysis of assignments (housing, COLA, travel, allowances, taxes)
- Onboarding and offboarding expatriates across different countries
- Repatriation planning and localization strategies
Module 4 - Workplace Culture
- Cultural competence frameworks (Hofstede, Trompenaars) in HR practices
- Diversity and inclusion in global workforce strategy
- Addressing cultural, religious, and social dynamics in HR programs
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in a global context
- Ethical practices and anti-bribery standards (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, Safe Harbor)
Module 5 - Total Rewards
- Global compensation and benefits (statutory vs. voluntary, expatriate vs. local)
- Compensation philosophies (host-based, home-based, COLA, Big Mac Index)
- Supplemental pay (hazard pay, hardship allowance, per diems, stipends)
- Managing rewards in high-risk or extreme environments
- Retirement plans: defined benefit vs. defined contribution (statutory/voluntary)
Module 6 - Risk Management and Compliance
- Global workplace safety and security risk strategies
- Incident management resources (insurance, travel/medical services)
- Risk controls: audits, approvals, segregation of duties, quality assurance
- Anti-discrimination, anti-bullying, anti-harassment policies globally
- Conducting employee investigations across multiple jurisdictions
- GDPR and global data privacy compliance principles
Select a Batch Timeline
Please ensure you select both your preferred batch and time slot to confirm your enrollment.
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Course Fees
$2,880
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