Essentials of Human Resources
Essentials of Human Resources
Learn the basics of Human Resource management including talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations, performance management, and staff development & succession planning in this five-part series. Participants can earn up to 20 SCHRM CEUs for attending the series.
- Dates: May – October 2025
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Location: DMACC Ankeny Campus
- Investment: $1,400 per seat
- Registration: Register here or by emailing DBR at dbr@dmacc.edu
Instructor: Mollie Frideres-Smith
Mollie Frideres is the founder and owner of MFS HR Solutions, which focuses on human capital management. With over 20 years of experience in human resources and a passion for problem- solving and innovation, Mollie founded MFS HR Solutions to make a meaningful impact and help businesses achieve goals and solve problems. Her approach places a strong emphasis on collaboration and provides tailored HR solutions that align with each company’s unique goals and challenges. Mollie empowers organizations to attract, retain and develop top talent while fostering a productive work environment.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is active in several local organizations including the Ames Chamber of Commerce, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, Central Iowa SHRM, Cyclone SHRM, and the Iowa Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners as co- president.
Talent Acquisition
Date: Tuesday May 13, 2025
Key Learning Topics:
- How to perform job analysis and identification of job requirements.
- Recruitment marketing and strategies.
- How to identify methods for selection assessment.
- How to understand methods for supporting a positive candidate experience.
Total Rewards
Date: Tuesday June 10, 2025
Key Learning Topics:
- Understanding compensation philosophies.
- Developing a total rewards strategy.
- Understanding compensation plans, leave plans, and benefit plans.
- Understanding pay practices and issues.
Employee Relations
Date: Tuesday July 8, 2025
Key Learning Topics:
- Understanding employee rights.
- Development and implementation of workplace policies and handbooks.
- Understanding approaches to retaliation prevention.
- Developing methods to conduct workplace investigations.
- Developing methods for progressive disciplinary procedures and approaches.
Performance Management
Date: Tuesday September 9, 2025
Key Learning Topics:
- Understanding effective use of performance analysis & management systems.
- Developing methods to handle difficult behavior & respond with appropriate level of corrective action.
- Understanding approaches to coaching and mentoring.
- Implementing a learning & development program.
- Understanding goal setting practices.
- Understanding approaches to recognition.
Staff Development & Succession Planning
Date: Tuesday October 14,2025
Key Learning Topics:
- Understanding evaluation of employee’s competencies & skills.
- Determining leadership objectives, workforce trends and predictions.
- Identifying career development techniques and how to provide employees opportunities for upskilling & reskilling.
- Implementing programs that promote knowledge transfer.
- Understanding how to create individual development performance plans.