HR Finance 101: A Guide to Finance For HR

July
15
2026 (Wednesday)
Time 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
20 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 212864
Instructor
Akshita Bajaj 
Live
Recorded
Live + Recorded

Overview

This session demystifies finance for HR professionals. Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of key financial statements, how to calculate the ROI of HR initiatives, how to navigate US-specific compliance costs (ACA, FLSA, FMLA), and how to use financial data to make a stronger business case for HR investments.

Why you should Attend

Are you an HR professional who freezes when the CFO walks into the room? Do budget conversations leave you overwhelmed? In today's data-driven workplace, HR leaders who don't understand finance risk losing influence, credibility, and budget. This session gives you the financial toolkit to be taken seriously at the table.

Areas Covered in the Session

  • Understanding key financial statements: P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
  • Budgeting basics: how HR budgets are built and managed in US organizations
  • Cost-per-hire, cost-per-training and ROI calculations
  • Headcount planning and workforce cost modeling
  • Understanding EBITDA and how HR impacts business profitability
  • Compensation & benefits benchmarking: salary bands, 401(k), health insurance costs
  • Navigating compliance costs: ACA, FLSA, FMLA and their financial impact
  • Communicating HR metrics to finance and leadership teams

Who Will Benefit

  • HR Managers and HR Business Partners
  • HR Directors and Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)
  • Talent Acquisition Specialists and Recruiters
  • Learning & Development and Total Rewards professionals
  • HR Generalists looking to build financial acumen

Speaker Profile

Akshita Bajaj As a seasoned AI and Professional Development Consultant specializing in workplace technology, I help professionals bridge the gap between their daily tasks and the power of artificial intelligence. With a background in corporate training and a passion for productivity, I excel at making complex technology simple and practical, empowering teams to work smarter, not harder.
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