HR-Manager 2.0: strategic HR and the employee lifecycle

Course overview

Description generated based on course syllabus and open data.

HR-Manager 2.0 materials present current people practices across the employee lifecycle and the design of a strategic HR function aligned with company structure and objectives.

HR instructors and guest lecturers

• Iryna Hrashchenkova — HRBP and Organisational Development Specialist at MacPaw; SHRM-SCP; 10+ years across media, logistics, consulting and IT.
• Oksana Dekhtiar — Head of Organizational Design and Total Rewards at MacPaw; SHRM-SCP; 6+ years in Total Rewards strategy.
• Anna Kulakivska — Head of Talent Acquisition at Intellectsoft; 17 years in recruiting; previous roles at Kyivstar, Ciklum, Bank of Cyprus, Foxtrot; MSc in HR and OD (UCU, LvBS).

Who it suits / who it does not — HR-Manager 2.0

Suitable for HR professionals

• HR managers and HRBPs at Middle level seeking to systemize HR processes.
• Talent Acquisition specialists aligning TA with strategic HR.
• Managers in Organizational Development, L&D and Performance.
• Leads of small HR teams building operational policies.

Not suitable

• Beginners without basic knowledge of HR processes.
• Those seeking only narrow, tool-only instructions without business-model context.

Problem statement → expected outcome for HR-Manager 2.0

• Fragmented HR practices → aligned processes for the employee lifecycle and team objectives.
• Challenging hiring across models → structured Talent Acquisition and measurable candidate experience.
• Low engagement → data-informed engagement and retention action plans.
• Unclear performance → transparent Performance Management with reviews, goals and feedback.
• Ad-hoc development → coherent PDP/IDP and L&D approaches.
• Uncertain compensation → a holistic Total Rewards framework and value proposition communication.

Comparison with HR management alternatives

• Self-study: scattered information without system → here, a coherent HR-function structure and interlinked elements.
• General business courses: limited HR operations → focused TA, Performance, L&D, Total Rewards and OD topics.
• Niche single-domain courses: risk of isolation → integrated approach across the entire employee lifecycle.

Competencies and results from mastering HR-Manager 2.0 materials

• HR process audit and target HR-function design.
• Talent Acquisition approaches for various business models and candidate experience measurement.
• Engagement and retention initiatives based on survey data.
• Performance Management cycle: goals, reviews, feedback and development.
• PDP/IDP design and L&D programs.
• Total Rewards overview: compensation, benefits and non-financial value drivers.
• HR policy communication and contribution to employer brand and social responsibility.