aPHR Flashcards

All 23 terms

aPHR

The Associate Professional in Human Resources, HRCI's entry-level, knowledge-based credential with no HR experience requirement.

HRCI

The HR Certification Institute, the body that administers the aPHR, PHR and SPHR credentials.

aPHR functional areas

The five weighted content areas: Talent Acquisition (19%), Learning & Development (15%), Compensation & Benefits (17%), Employee Relations (24%) and Compliance & Risk Management (25%).

aPHR passing standard

A scaled score from 100 to 700, with 500 required to pass. The scale lets results compare fairly across exam versions.

Talent acquisition

The full process of identifying staffing needs and sourcing, screening, selecting, hiring and onboarding people.

Applicant tracking system (ATS)

Software used to collect, store and manage candidate and recruiting data through the hiring process.

Onboarding

Integrating a new hire through paperwork, orientation and early support so they become productive.

Job analysis

Studying a role to identify its duties and the skills needed, used to write job descriptions and guide hiring.

Total rewards

The full mix of pay, benefits and non-monetary rewards an organisation offers employees.

401(k)

A common US employer-sponsored retirement savings plan with rules on contributions and withdrawals.

Payroll processing

Calculating and paying wages, including taxation, deductions, garnishments and final pay.

ADDIE model

An instructional-design framework: Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate, used to build training.

Learning management system (LMS)

Software used to deliver, track and report on training and employee development.

Change management

A structured approach to preparing and supporting people through organisational change.

Employee engagement

The degree to which employees feel committed to and motivated in their work and organisation.

Performance management

The ongoing process of setting goals, giving feedback and reviewing employee performance.

Progressive discipline

Using escalating, documented steps to address performance or conduct issues fairly.

EEOC

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces federal anti-discrimination employment laws.

FLSA

The Fair Labor Standards Act, which sets US rules on minimum wage, overtime and related wage-and-hour matters.

ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits disability discrimination and requires reasonable accommodation.

Form I-9

The US form used to verify an employee's identity and authorisation to work.

OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which sets and enforces US workplace health and safety rules.

Recertification

Maintaining the aPHR by earning 45 recertification credits within a three-year cycle, or by retaking the exam.