Contents
HR management requirements
- Secure handling of personnel and payroll data.
- Import, transform, link and summarize data from different sources.
- Use formulas and functions for calculations of all kinds.
- Support decision-making with meaningful key figures.
- Reporting and presenting.
- Automate processes with VBA macros.
Import, prepare and link data
- Data import from a wide variety of sources according to the ETL principle (Extract, Transform, Load) with Power Query.
- Large amounts of data and complex calculations with Power Pivot and DAX functions.
- Linking databases, time management and pay systems, CSV and text files in the data model, transforming, converting and cleansing data.
Fast and flexible data analysis with PivotTables and PivotCharts
- Ad-hoc reporting on complex issues.
- Distribution and frequency analyses.
- Visualize figures, present them clearly and informatively with pivot charts.
Practical examples from A-Z
- Calculate age structure, attendance management, working time and flexitime overview, Payroll Accounting, import external data, public holidays per federal state, fluctuation, calendar week, key figures in human resources, wages and working hours accounting, import and evaluate SAP data, statistics on additions/departures, timetables, appointment calendar, vacation plan, remuneration tables, Word serial letter.
Practical tips
- Data exchange with other applications.
- Task solution through considered list management.
- Increase the informative value and clarity of complex tables.
- Traffic light functions with conditional formatting.
- Context-dependent formatting.
- Keyboard and mouse secrets for more efficiency.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- Learn how to use Excel as a planning, analysis and control tool.
- Gain security for evaluations and statistics to be created at short notice.
- Increase your own work efficiency.
- Save time-consuming paper comparisons.
- Learn how to quickly create tables, forms and diagrams.
- Transfer assurance step by step: First, the relevant Excel techniques are explained. This is followed by practice on the PC.
- Expand your Excel knowledge and exchange ideas with other participants.
- Bring in specific tasks from your own company to discuss them and develop solutions.
Please note: The content of the seminar is based on the current MS Office package and is only designed for Windows users (not for macOS users).
After registration, a how-to video explaining the relevant PC and Excel settings for the training can be found in the learning environment. Participants are asked to set up their PC accordingly before the start of the seminar.
Methods
- Brief descriptions, numerous practical exercises, case studies, concrete solutions and implementation aids.
- Answering specific tasks and questions from the participants' practical experience.
Recommended for
Specialists and managers from HR and Payroll Accounting who want to carry out their HR work faster and more efficiently using Excel. Basic knowledge of Excel is a prerequisite.
Further recommendations for "Excel for HR work"
Attendees comments
"A very successful course overall! I particularly liked the good technical equipment and the good time management."

"I received lots of useful tips for everyday life in the office."

"I have rediscovered Excel, which is a great support for my everyday work. Always great courses. Haufe is addictive ;-)"

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Start dates and details
Thursday, 07.08.2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 08.08.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Tuesday, 09.09.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, 10.09.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, 28.10.2025
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 29.10.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Thursday, 11.12.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, 12.12.2025
09:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday, 19.03.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, 20.03.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday, 18.05.2026
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 19.05.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Wednesday, 24.06.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday, 25.06.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday, 16.07.2026
10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday, 17.07.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Thursday, 10.09.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, 11.09.2026
09:00 am - 4:30 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
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