Start date:

21 Sep, 2026 

Course duration:

1.5 Month

Meetings:

15 Meetin / 21 Lecturing + 17 practical Hours

Certificate:

Issued upon successful completion of the course with a score of 90+.

  • Cohort I

    16 May, 2026 – 18 Jul, 2026

  • For consultation, contact us:

    596 68 00 11 Mariami

About the Course

Purpose

The goal of the HR Administration course is to provide participants with practical knowledge and skills for the proper organization and administration of HR processes in an organization. Students will learn the basic principles of creating HR policies and procedures, managing employee documentation, and administering labor relations.

Within the framework of the course, participants will create a model of an HR administration system by working on tasks based on real HR processes. With the help of Excel and Google Sheets, they will simplify data management and reduce manual work, which will allow them to effectively use and implement the created automated system in the work environment.

Participants of the course will gain knowledge of:

  • Proper organization and management of HR administration processes;
  • Structured planning and optimization of HR processes;
  • Development and implementation of HR policies and procedures;
  • Administration of employment contracts in accordance with applicable legislation;
  • Structuring of employees’ personal files and systematization of documentation;
  • Management of employees’ personal data in accordance with regulations;
  • Recording and control of working time, attendance and vacations;
  • Correct compilation of documents related to HR administration (orders, statements, etc.)
  • Administration of the process of changes and termination of labor relations;
  • Use of Excel and Google Sheets for recording and processing of HR data;
  • Automation of HR administration processes by creating appropriate files;
  • Processing data related to the payroll process and performing relevant calculations within the framework of HR administration.

Lecturers:

Lika Kovziridze

Business Partner at SMART Support

  • Managing Partner of the business consulting and services company SMART Support, with 20 years of experience in the service sector, including 15 years in management roles;
  • Lika’s management career began in the research industry at the international company Taylor Nelson Sofres, where she gained insight into international operational standards and the specific dynamics of working in a startup environment;
  • Following her time at the agency, Lika transitioned to the corporate sector, working with Bank of Georgia and the multinational tobacco manufacturer Japan Tobacco International; there, she acquired valuable expertise and familiarized herself with international best practices in both employee management and strategic planning;
  • Since 2015, Lika’s career has focused on the service sector—specifically research and HR outsourcing—holding management positions at both Georgian and international research firms;
  • In 2023, Lika founded a consulting company that integrates the various fields in which she has gained experience, with the aim of supporting clients in resolving their business challenges;
  • In addition to her core role at SMART Support, Lika works with Smart Academy to share knowledge and develop courses that help interested individuals acquire new professional skills and deepen their existing expertise.
  • Learning and development are core values ​​for Lika, and she is personally committed to continuous growth; she has completed programs such as CU MBA, CIMA, Strategic Leadership Simulation (Michael Kouly), The Science of Well-Being (Yale University), and Certified Coach (Erickson Coaching International), and is a proponent of the Kaizen philosophy as well as an enthusiast of digitalization and automation.

Sophio Kacharava
Development Team Lead at SMART Support

  • Partner and Head of Development at the business consulting and services company SMART Support;
  • 5 years of work experience in HR, specifically in recruitment;
  • Familiar with IT and tech recruitment principles;
  • Has worked with companies across various industries and understands their specific requirements;
  • In addition to core responsibilities, has worked on process digitization and optimization;
  • Holds a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Management and Social Sciences.

Lela Kekua
HR Manager @ IBA IT GEORGIA

  • Lela Kekua has 15 years of professional experience in human resources management and professional development;
  • She began her HR career at “Caucasus Online” as a Recruitment Manager;
  • She also worked at “ICR” as a Training and Career Development Manager;
  • Following eight years of experience in the service sector, she headed the Human Resources Department at “Georgian Railway,” one of the largest employers in Georgia;
  • During her tenure at “Georgian Railway,” she oversaw a vocational education project in collaboration with the Railway Transport College;
  • She has worked as an HR Management Consultant for “Adjara Group”;
  • Currently, Lela represents the Georgian office of the international company “IBA Group”;
  • Lela values ​​both her own professional development and sharing new experiences with students, fostering their professional growth and helping them overcome challenges.

Gela Chighoshvili
Lawyer at Liberty Bank

  • Gela Chighoshvili is a lawyer and labor law expert with ten years of professional experience;
  • He began his career working as a lawyer within administrative bodies. He later continued his work in the Legal Department of the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, where he was actively involved in the legislative process. During this period, he participated in drafting legislative amendments to the Labor Code and preparing drafts of subordinate normative acts;
  • Gela also possesses experience in the private sector, having worked at a law firm where he provided legal support to clients—including, but not limited to, matters concerning business and labor law;
  • Currently, Gela Chighoshvili works in the Legal Department of Liberty Bank JSC;
  • He places great importance not only on his own professional development but also on sharing his knowledge and experience with students, supporting their professional growth, and helping them overcome practical challenges.