Human Resources Assistant
Why choose Human Resources Assistant?
- Get the training you need to help employees be productive and safe in the workplace.
- Join the team responsible for driving business success through happy, productive employees.
- A great career for those with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Program Locations
Adams Campus
401 North Main Street
Adams, WI 53910
Marshfield Campus
2600 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Online
Delivery:
Online (anytime, anywhere), Online Live, or Hybrid/Blended
Daytime or Evening
Full-Time or Part-Time
8-Week Classes
Length of Program: One Year
Credits: 27
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
What You'll Learn
Mid-State’s Human Resources Assistant program prepares students to successfully manage activities involving new staff, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. Graduates can provide support for all existing staff regarding employment needs as well as integrate human resources to align with an organization’s strategic direction.
In this program students will engage in various activities and learning opportunities focused on employee support, vital aspects of the hiring process, and labor relations and law. Students will also develop and practice effective communication skills to meet the needs of the employer and employees in any organization.
Outcomes
- Create an organizational workforce plan.
- Assist with developing training programs.
- Complete an employee review process.
- Apply the selection process.
- Incorporate employment law into business practices.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $5,179.04
- Books: $561.92
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $5,740.96
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10102138 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | |
| 10103106 | Microsoft Office-Introduction | 3 | |
| 10809196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 | |
| 10106106 | Quality Customer Service | 3 | |
| 10102231 | Business Networking | 1 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10196193 | Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| 10102110 | Employment Law | 3 | |
| 10801198 | Speech | 3 | |
| 10101140 | Accounting 1 | 3 | |
| 10196191 | Supervision | 3 | |
| 10102230 | Business Communities | 1 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 32 Credits |
Instructors
BRIAN BARTEL, BS, MS, EdD
Dr. Bartel received his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin–Stout. His professional experience includes twenty plus years working within the financial, Investment, and insurance industries in a variety of managerial roles and for a number of well-known and local companies, including Sentry Insurance, Thrivent Financial, and American Express.
“Learning is a lifelong journey—investing in yourself will be, by far, the best investment you may ever make!”
Careers
- Human Resources Generalist
- Human Resources Recruitment Coordinator
- Job Analyst
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
“The real-life situations prepared me for the business world, and the staff took the time to guide me to my dream career.”
TIM MITCHELL
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
