People

In the context of the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification, the 'People' knowledge domain represents one of the three core technical pillars of the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK). Unlike the operational focus of the CP level, the SHRM-SCP requires a strategic perspective on how to acquire, engage, develop, and retain human capital to drive business outcomes. The People domain encompasses five key functional areas: HR Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement and Retention, Learning and Development, and Total Rewards. For an SCP, **Talent Acquisition** transcends transactional hiring; it involves long-term workforce planning, predicting future labor needs, and cultivating a strong employer brand to attract top talent. **Employee Engagement and Retention** requires the SCP to interpret data and champion organizational culture, designing strategies that foster job satisfaction and minimize voluntary turnover during periods of change. **Learning and Development (L&D)** is approached not just as training delivery, but as a strategic lever to close skills gaps, facilitate succession planning, and ensure organizational agility. Furthermore, the **Total Rewards** area demands that an SCP design compensation and benefit structures that are equitable, competitive, and distinctly aligned with the organization's financial realities and motivational goals. Ultimately, the People domain challenges the SHRM-SCP to act as a strategic architect. They must move beyond administrative compliance to design systems where the lifecycle of the employee—from recruitment to exit—is optimized. By mastering these areas, an SHRM-SCP ensures the organization has the right talent, possessing the right skills, fully motivated to achieve the company’s strategic vision. In the context of the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification, the 'People' knowledge domain represents one of the three core technical pillars of the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK). Unlike the operational focus of the CP level, the SHRM-SCP requires a strategi…