Course overview
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You can keep putting out local HR fires or build an integrated HR system aligned with business goals. This HR Director (HRD) program focuses on strategic HR department management and applied tools.
HR Director: who it fits and who it doesn’t
Who it fits
- HRDs, HRBPs, heads of HR departments developing a strategic HR function.
- HR managers transitioning into the HR Director role.
- Business leaders building effective HR partnership.
Who it doesn’t fit
- Those expecting only basic HR procedures without strategic context.
- Those seeking a narrow technical specialization without managerial focus.
HR Director: from problem to practical outcome
- Problem: fragmented HR initiatives, no clear priorities.
Outcome: HRD goal structure aligned with business OKRs/KPIs. - Problem: reactive hiring and high turnover.
Outcome: Workforce Planning model, quality-of-hire and retention metrics. - Problem: limited HR impact on P&L.
Outcome: HR analytics, dashboards, evidence-based HR investments. - Problem: scattered L&D with low business effect.
Outcome: portfolio of development programs with measurable results (Kirkpatrick/ROI). - Problem: burnout and low engagement.
Outcome: wellbeing approach and eNPS/engagement cycle.
HR Director: comparison with alternatives
- Self-study (books/articles): broad overview without validated cases or feedback; here the focus is on HRD system tools.
- Internal trainings: company-specific but often limited; here multi-industry practices are considered.
- Niche courses: depth in one topic; here a comprehensive HR management scope: strategy, analytics, L&D, culture, engagement.
Outcomes from completing the HR Director program
- A toolkit for strategic HR management: from HR strategy to operating policies.
- Methods to align the HR function with business goals: OKR/KPI, HR Roadmap, budgeting.
- HR analytics practices: metrics, dashboards, stakeholder reporting.
- L&D architecture and talent management: competencies, succession, mentoring.
- Tools to improve engagement and implement a wellbeing approach.
HRD experts and curriculum
Lecturer
Kateryna Bandurovska, HR Director at Comfy. 13 years in HR; developing a partner HR function at Comfy for the last 3 years. Ex-HRD at LetyShops: launched HR system from scratch, scaled to 250 employees. As HRBP at Luxoft Ukraine, introduced a wellbeing approach. Founder of HR-Go Community (3000+ users, 200+ events). HR Pro Awards finalist: “HR Influencer of the Year” (2021), “HR of the Year” (2023).
Guest lecturers
Iryna Hnutova, HR Director at “Agromat”. 20+ years in HR; led HR functions at the Administration of the President of Ukraine, “ALLO”, and relevant ministries; public administration reform expert; speaker at national and international conferences.
Oleksii Petrov, Former Head of Learning & Development at Multiplex Holding; Deputy Head of HR at ITC Agromat Llc.; 12+ years of practice; worked with SAT and “Kyivstar”; author of 10+ comprehensive L&D programs; certified in Service Design and facilitation.
