GPHR Exam Information and Outline
Global Professional in Human Resource
GPHR Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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| Functional Area | No. | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Area 01: Strategic HR Management (25%) | 01 | Aligning global HR strategy with the organization's business objectives. |
| 02 | Developing and maintaining global organizational culture and values. | |
| 03 | Managing global organizational change and business growth. | |
| 04 | Global legislative and regulatory advocacy and compliance. | |
| 05 | Managing global corporate social responsibility and ethics. | |
| 06 | Evaluating the effectiveness of global HR programs and services. | |
| Functional Area 02: Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility (21%) | 01 | Developing global workforce planning and staffing strategies. |
| 02 | Developing global recruitment and employer branding strategies. | |
| 03 | Selecting and onboarding talent for international assignments. | |
| 04 | Managing global mobility processes (visas, work permits, relocation). | |
| 05 | Managing expatriate transitions (pre-departure, post-arrival, repatriation). | |
| 06 | Compliance with global immigration and labor laws. | |
| Functional Area 03: Global Compensation and Benefits (22%) | 01 | Developing global total rewards philosophy and strategy. |
| 02 | Designing and managing global compensation programs (base pay, incentives). | |
| 03 | Developing international assignment compensation (balance sheet, localization). | |
| 04 | Designing and managing global benefit and retirement plans. | |
| 05 | Global payroll management and statutory compliance. | |
| Functional Area 04: Talent and Organizational Development (19%) | 01 | Developing global leadership and management development programs. |
| 02 | Designing and implementing global performance management systems. | |
| 03 | Fostering global knowledge management and transfer. | |
| 04 | Identifying and developing high-potential global talent. | |
| 05 | Developing global career paths and succession planning. | |
| Functional Area 05: Workplace Culture and Employee Relations (13%) | 01 | Promoting global diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. |
| 02 | Managing global employee engagement and relations strategy. | |
| 03 | Managing labor relations in different international contexts. | |
| 04 | Ensuring global workplace health, safety, and security. |