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Effective Human Resource Admin Skills - Basics

Develop practical HR and admin skills with CAD Training Centre's 2-day HRD Corp claimable course in Malaysia. Covers onboarding, probation, appraisals, training administration, departure procedures, and workplace communication. Learn to manage daily tasks, organize records, and boost efficiency. Physical, online, and in-house training available.

  • Duration 2 Days
  • Level Basic
  • Format Face-to-face

About this course

The Human Resource Courses list of courses by CAD Training Centre features HRD Corp (HRDF) SBL-Khas claimable programs tailored for HR practitioners, administrative staff, managers, and business owners. Ranging from basic HR administration and intermediate functions to specialized employment legislation like the Employment Act 1955 masterclasses, these courses combine essential labor regulations with practical workplace strategies. Delivered by experienced trainers, training options are available through public classes at our Bandar Puteri, Puchong centre or as customized in-house corporate sessions at your preferred location.

In today’s evolving business landscape, having the knowledge, abilities, and personal attributes required to effectively manage people within an organization like a well-oiled machine is critical in influencing company growth, compliance, and employee satisfaction. From managing local labour regulations to championing digital Human Resource practices, skilled HR professionals are indispensable in shaping resilient and competitive organizations, which makes attending courses for HR even more important.

The skills you’ll learn from our Human Resource Course includes both technical (Like payroll processing, employment law knowledge, recruitment strategies) and soft skills (such as communication, empathy, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and leadership)

This course covers four essential modules focusing on the employee journey, beginning with organising onboarding programmes for new recruits and conducting employee orientation. Participants will then learn how to manage probationary employees, review their employment status and handle confirmation procedures. The day also introduces performance management processes, including developing appraisal forms, preparing pre-performance review communications and reviewing employee performance. Participants will conclude with training administration, covering training policies, HRD Corp administration, training needs identification and training plan development. Day 2 introduces three additional modules covering employee departure procedures, employee welfare and internal communication. Participants will learn about exit interviews, EPF and SOCSO-related departure administration, employee clearance procedures, staff welfare coordination, professional correspondence, telephone etiquette and company notifications. The programme concludes with a post-training assessment and workshop evaluation.

Related Links

https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/why-to-study-human-resource-management
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https://www.bernama.com/en/thoughts/news.php?id=2383409
https://www.cipd.org/en/knowledge/factsheets/induction-factsheet/
https://www.cipd.org/en/knowledge/factsheets/performance-factsheet/

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamental functions, processes and administrative responsibilities of a human resource department.
  • Organise employee onboarding programmes, coordinate first-day arrangements and conduct structured staff orientation.
  • Manage probationary employees by establishing probation management systems, evaluating employment status and coordinating confirmation procedures.
  • Support employee performance management through appraisal forms, performance review communications and employee performance evaluations.
  • Develop employee training policies, identify training needs, prepare training plans and understand HRD Corp training administration.
  • Coordinate employee departure procedures, including exit interviews, EPF and SOCSO-related administration and employee clearance.
  • Manage basic employee welfare activities, including workplace refreshments, contractor coordination and staff social activities.
  • Improve internal workplace communication through professional business letters, emails, telephone etiquette and company notifications.

Who is it for

  • Human Resource Administrators and HR Assistants who want to strengthen their skills in handling everyday employee-related matters.
  • Administrative Executives and Office Administrators responsible for employee records, correspondence, staff coordination and administrative activities.
  • Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants who support managers with HR administration and employee-related responsibilities.
  • Small business owners and entrepreneurs who manage employee onboarding, probation, training and other HR functions within their organisations.
  • Office Managers and Department Supervisors who need to understand basic HR procedures and coordinate employee-related matters.
  • Fresh graduates and working professionals who want to begin a career in human resource administration or develop practical HR skills.

Course outline

Module 1

Day 1: Organising an Onboarding Programme for New Recruits

  • Understanding the purpose of employee onboarding
  • Organising an onboarding programme for new employees
  • Preparing for an employee's first day at work
  • Understanding the administrative arrangements involved in welcoming new recruits
  • Conducting staff orientation
  • Supporting new employees during their introduction to the organisation
Module 2

Managing the Probationer

  • Understanding the purpose of employee probation
  • Establishing a system for managing probationary employees
  • Monitoring and managing employees during the probation period
  • Making decisions regarding the employment status of probationary employees
  • Understanding employee confirmation procedures
  • Coordinating the administrative process of employee confirmation
Module 3

Performance Management Process

  • Understanding the purpose of employee performance management
  • Developing employee performance appraisal forms
  • Preparing pre-performance review communications
  • Understanding how performance reviews are organised
  • Reviewing employee performance
  • Supporting the administrative requirements of performance management activities
Module 4

Training Administration

  • Understanding the importance of employee training administration
  • Establishing an organisational training policy
  • Understanding the administration of HRD Corp training matters
  • Identifying employee training needs, Developing an employee training plan
  • Organising training information and administrative requirements
Module 5

Day 2: Employee Departure

  • Understanding the administrative processes involved when an employee leaves an organisation
  • Conducting employee exit interviews
  • Understanding EPF-related employee departure administration
  • Understanding SOCSO-related employee departure administration
  • Organising employee clearance procedures
  • Coordinating the completion of employee departure requirements
Module 6

Employee Welfare

  • Understanding the role of HR administration in supporting employee welfare
  • Coordinating with contractors involved in employee welfare arrangements
  • Managing food and refreshment arrangements
  • Organising employee social activities
  • Supporting workplace welfare activities through effective administration
Module 7

Internal Communications

  • Understanding the importance of effective internal workplace communication
  • Writing basic professional business letters
  • Preparing workplace emails
  • Applying appropriate telephone etiquette
  • Preparing company notifications
  • Communicating administrative information clearly to employees
Module 8

Post-Test, Evaluation & Certificate Presentation

  • Reviewing the key HR administrative skills covered during the programme
  • Completing the post-training assessment
  • Participating in the workshop evaluation
  • Attending the certificate presentation

Course format

Choose the delivery mode that fits your team and timeline.

  • 01

    Classroom

    Instructor-led sessions in our Bandar Puteri labs with guided exercises, live demos, and peer discussion.

  • 02

    Online

    Live virtual delivery with the same syllabus, shared files, and instructor checkpoints — ideal for distributed teams.

  • 03

    In-house

    Private cohorts for your organisation, scheduled around project deadlines with content tailored to your standards.

Upcoming schedule

Public intakes coming up.

Public dates for this course are being finalised. Enquire for private or corporate scheduling.

Certification & policies

Certificate of attendance

Receive a certificate of attendance upon completing the programme, suitable for HR records and continuous learning portfolios.

Free Repeat Class

Free Repeat Class: if you need another pass at the same public syllabus within 6 months, you may re-attend subject to seat availability.

Materials provided

  • Course workbook / digital notes
  • Exercise files and sample templates
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Post-class support window for clarification questions

Frequently asked questions

01 What is the Effective Human Resource Administrative Skills – Basics course about?

Our Effective Human Resource Administrative Skills – Basics Training Course helps participants develop practical knowledge and skills for managing everyday human resource and administrative responsibilities. The programme covers employee onboarding, probation management, performance appraisals, training administration, employee departure procedures, staff welfare and internal communication. Participants will learn how to organise HR processes, prepare administrative documents, coordinate employee-related activities and improve efficiency in managing workplace responsibilities.

02 Is the HR & Admin Basics course suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. This course is designed for beginners and professionals who want to develop practical human resource administrative skills. The training introduces essential HR processes and procedures before progressing to employee management and administrative activities. It is suitable for HR Assistants, Administrative Executives, Personal Assistants, Office Managers and individuals who are responsible for employee-related matters but have little or no formal HR training. No previous HR qualification is required.

03 What will I learn about employee onboarding and staff orientation?

Day 1 includes a dedicated module on organising onboarding programmes for new recruits. Participants will learn about preparing for an employee's first day at work, organising onboarding arrangements and conducting staff orientation. These skills help HR and administrative personnel support new employees during their introduction to the organisation. The training also introduces the administrative responsibilities involved in welcoming and orientating new recruits.

04 How will this course help me manage employees during their probation period?

The course introduces practical procedures for managing probationary employees. Participants will learn how to establish a probation management system, coordinate employee probation matters and support decisions regarding an employee's employment status. The programme also covers employee confirmation procedures. These topics help HR personnel understand how probation management can be organised and administered more consistently.

05 Will I learn how to prepare employee performance appraisal forms?

Yes. Day 1 includes a module on the employee performance management process. Participants will learn about developing appraisal forms, preparing communications before performance reviews and reviewing employee performance. The programme helps HR administrators understand the administrative activities involved in coordinating employee performance appraisals. These skills are useful for supporting managers and supervisors during performance review exercises.

06 Does the HR & Admin Basics course cover HRD Corp training administration?

Yes. The course includes a dedicated module on Training Administration. Participants will learn about establishing organisational training policies, identifying employee training needs and developing training plans. The module also introduces HRD Corp administration, referred to as HRDF in the original course outline. The training focuses on understanding the administrative processes involved in employee training and development. Detailed grant application procedures should be checked against the latest HRD Corp requirements.

07 What will I learn about employee resignation and departure procedures?

Day 2 includes a module on Employee Departure. The programme covers employee exit interviews, employee clearance procedures and EPF and SOCSO-related departure administration. Participants will learn about the administrative responsibilities involved when an employee leaves an organisation. The training helps HR administrators understand how to coordinate departure activities and ensure that relevant internal procedures are completed.

08 Does the course cover EPF, SOCSO and payroll management?

The course introduces EPF and SOCSO-related administration specifically in the context of employee departure. Participants will learn about the administrative considerations involved when employees leave an organisation. However, detailed payroll processing, salary calculations, statutory contribution calculations and payroll software management are not listed as modules in the uploaded Basics course outline. Participants who need specialised payroll training should discuss their requirements with our training team.

09 What will I learn about employee welfare and workplace administration?

Day 2 includes a module on Employee Welfare. The programme covers working with contractors, coordinating food and refreshments and organising employee social activities. Participants will learn about the administrative responsibilities involved in supporting employee welfare arrangements. These topics help HR and administrative personnel organise workplace activities and coordinate services for employees.

10 Will I learn how to write professional HR emails and internal company communications?

Yes. Day 2 includes a dedicated module on Internal Communications. Participants will learn how to prepare basic business letters and workplace emails, apply proper telephone etiquette and communicate information through company notifications. The programme focuses on practical communication skills that HR and administrative personnel use in their daily work. These skills are useful when communicating with employees, managers and other departments.

11 What is the difference between HR & Admin Basics and HR Intermediate Training?

HR & Admin Basics is a 2-day programme focusing on essential administrative processes, including onboarding, probation management, performance appraisals, training administration, employee departure, staff welfare and internal communication. HR Intermediate Training, as described on CAD Training Centre's website, focuses on broader HR responsibilities such as employee relations, staff engagement, remuneration and benefits, payroll, organisational culture and talent development. HR & Admin Basics is suitable for beginners and personnel managing everyday HR administration, while HR Intermediate is intended for those who want to develop broader people-management and HR operational capabilities. The exact duration and current availability of the Intermediate programme should be confirmed separately.

12 How long does the Effective Human Resource Administrative Skills – Basics course take?

The course takes two days, with training sessions running from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM . Day 1 focuses on onboarding, managing probationary employees, performance management and training administration. Day 2 covers employee departure procedures, welfare administration and workplace communication. The workshop includes brief lectures, group and individual activities, role-play, discussions, video presentations, pre-tests and post-tests.

13 Will I receive sample HR forms and templates during the course?

Yes. The course outline states that sample forms and emails will be provided during the training. These materials are intended to help participants understand HR administrative practices and apply the skills learned in their daily work. The programme also introduces developing appraisal forms, training plans and professional workplace correspondence. The exact set of sample forms and templates provided should be confirmed with the trainer before the class.

14 Do I need to bring my own laptop for the HR & Admin Basics training?

No. CAD Training Centre provides laptops for participants attending physical classes at our Puchong centre. You may bring your own laptop if preferred. Training handouts and reference materials are also provided. The course includes practical exercises, workplace discussions and sample HR documents to support learning.

15 Will I receive a certificate after completing the HR & Admin Basics course?

Yes. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance after completing the HR & Admin Basics Training Course. The uploaded course outline also includes a certificate presentation at the end of Day 2.

16 What language is the HR & Admin Basics course conducted in?

The training is conducted bilingually in English and Bahasa Melayu.

17 Is the HR & Admin Basics course HRD Corp claimable?

Yes. Our Effective Human Resource Administrative Skills – Basics Training Course is HRD Corp claimable under the applicable scheme, subject to eligibility and approval requirements.

18 Can the HR & Admin Basics course be customised for corporate or in-house training?

18. Can the HR & Admin Basics course be customised for corporate or in-house training? Yes. CAD Training Centre offers in-house and corporate HR training arrangements for organisations. Companies may contact our training team to discuss group training requirements, specific administrative challenges and suitable training arrangements. In-house training can be arranged at the client's premises or another suitable venue, subject to trainer availability and quotation requirements.

19 Is there a surau (prayer room) available at CAD Training Centre?

Is there a surau (prayer room) available at CAD Training Centre?

20 Can I attend HR & Admin Basics training online instead of in a classroom?

Classroom training means physical attendance in Puchong with face-to-face guidance and co-learning with other participants. Online training runs live via Zoom with hands-on, screen-shared exercises, better if you're outside the Klang Valley or want to save on travel time.

21 Can I repeat the HR & Admin Basics course if I need more practice?

Yes, free repeat classes are offered , no questions asked, if you need a refresher.

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