HR and Payroll

On the specialisation focused on HR and payroll, lecturers will be experienced HR practitioners, including legal advisors, attorneys, labor inspectors and former judges specializing in labor law. Thanks to their extensive theoretical and practical knowledge, you will have the opportunity to learn about real cases and best practices in the field of human resources management, labor law and HR and payroll systems.

The knowledge provided by experts who deal with solving legal problems and optimizing HR processes in organizations on a daily basis guarantees that the classes will not only be up-to-date in terms of content, but also as practical as possible. You will get a unique opportunity for direct dialogue with professionals, which will significantly increase your competence and preparation for your future career.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in development workshops by Iwona Guzowska, multiple world and European champion in kickboxing and professional boxing, mentor and coach.

After these studies, you will receive certificates confirming the acquired competencies for the professions of human resources specialist (occupation code 242307) and compensation specialist (occupation code 242310).

The certification program (of two professions: human resources specialist and payroll specialist) is regularly updated based on changes in labor law, new trends in human resources management and feedback from graduates and employers, which ensures its relevance and usefulness in the labor market. The certificates obtained can be very helpful in a professional career, as they confirm qualifications and preparation for functions related to human resources management, labor law and social security. They are recognized by employers and the HR industry as evidence of specialized knowledge and skills.

Graduates of this specialisation can find employment as:

• human resources specialist,
• payroll specialist,
• human resources manager/consultant,
• payroll manager,
• career counselor,
• job inspector.

During your studies you will gain knowledge of the following topics: 

• prepare and carry out the recruitment process of employees,
• legal aspects of employment contracts and the obligations of employers,
• understand labor laws on employment, including documentation, health and safety training and equal treatment,
• protection of personal data of candidates and employees,
• processes of termination of employment, including collective dismissal, termination, termination by mutual agreement and disciplinary dismissal,
• differences between civil law contracts and employment contracts, including legal, tax and insurance aspects,
• operating HR and payroll software and managing employee information,
• methods and strategies for salary management, including salary structures, bonus systems and allowances,
• tax aspects of salaries, payroll accounting and salary budget management,
• employer's obligations related to the collection of taxes and social security contributions, tax deductions and tax optimization.