I’m new to HR

Each module is a pillar of the role. Finish one before opening the next — you’ll always know exactly what to read next.

1. 1
   Pillar · HR Fundamentals 1.5h0/2 done

   Module 1 — Understand the role

   Outcome: You can explain in one sentence what HR actually does in a modern company.

   Week 1 overview · objectives & prerequisites

   1. 1.1
      What HR Actually Does (And What It Doesn't)

      22 min read
   2. 1.2
      Modern People Operations: The HR-as-Product Mindset

      22 min read

   Next up → Module 2 — The employee lifecycle
2. 2
   Pillar · Lifecycle thinking 2h0/2 done

   Module 2 — The employee lifecycle

   Outcome: You can map attract → hire → onboard → grow → exit and see where HR adds value.

   Week 2 overview · objectives & prerequisites

   1. 2.1
      The Employee Lifecycle, Stage by Stage

      24 min read
   2. 2.2
      Onboarding: The First 90 Days That Retain People

      10 min read

   Next up → Module 3 — Core people systems
3. 3
   Pillar · Operating systems 2.5h0/3 done

   Module 3 — Core people systems

   Outcome: You understand how hiring, performance and comp connect as one system.

   Week 3 overview · objectives & prerequisites

   1. 3.1
      Structured Hiring: A Framework That Works

      11 min read
   2. 3.2
      Performance Reviews People Don’t Dread

      12 min read
   3. 3.3
      Writing a Compensation Philosophy You Can Defend

      12 min read

   Next up → Module 4 — Behind the curtain
4. 4
   Pillar · People operations 1.5h0/2 done

   Module 4 — Behind the curtain

   Outcome: You know what HRIS, analytics and the ops layer of HR really do day-to-day.

   Week 4 overview · objectives & prerequisites

   1. 4.1
      Choosing an HRIS Without Regretting It

      13 min read
   2. 4.2
      The 12 People Metrics That Actually Matter

      10 min read