Records Management for Human Resources
Personnel files carry sensitive information, long retention periods and strict access limits. This course covers structuring employee records, controlling access and disposing of them lawfully when the time comes.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What belongs in a personnel file and what does not
- 02Records that must be held separately and why
- 03Access control, need to know and audit trails
- 04Medical, disciplinary and grievance records
- 05Retention periods by record type
- 06Employee access, correction and complaint requests
- 07Disposal, anonymisation and evidencing destruction
What you will gain
- Structure a personnel file consistently
- Separate records that must be held apart
- Control who may access employee records and why
- Apply retention periods that differ by record type
- Handle employee access and correction requests
- Dispose of personnel records lawfully
Who should attend
- Human resources administrators
- Records and information officers
- Payroll and benefits staff
- Compliance professionals in people functions
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 5 to 6 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 21 to 22 Jun 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Document & Records Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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