HR Business Partner: Roles, Responsibilities and Competencies

Ask ten different people what it means to be an ‘HR Business Partner’ (HRBP), and you will probably get eleven different answers. There are tons of roles, all with the title of HR Business Partner, underpinned by different job profiles. As a matter of fact, there is a clear variation in terms of role accountability and expectations. This course aims at providing attendees with a clear understanding of what is exactly meant by HR business partnership based on best practices in the field of modern HR management. Moreover, the course introduces the various skills and competencies that HR business partners must develop in themselves in order to add value and contribute to business objectives.

Course Methodology
This course will be facilitated as a workshop whereby the facilitator will engage attendees to identify the various roles and responsibilities that modern HRBPs are expected to play, as well as the necessary competencies that they should develop in themselves to play the role to excellent effect. Various methodologies will be used including:

• Short lecturettes
• Brainstorming
• Case studies
• Group activities
• Role playing

Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the full implications of the modern role of in HR in becoming the ‘architect of the talent machine’
• Recognize how the role of HR business partner can add value to the organization and contribute to the achievement of planned objectives
• Identify that the role of HR business partner is actually made up of four jobs, not just one
• Apply the various roles and responsibilities associated with the role of HR business partner
• Develop and demonstrate the fundamental competencies required for an effective HR business partner performance

Target Audience
HR professionals responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. This course may be attended by line or business managers interested to know how to take advantage of the internal consulting services that HR business partners are expected to offer them.
Target Competencies

• Consulting
• Analytical thinking
• Networking
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Conflict management
• Data analysis
• Leadership

Associations

HR Certification Institute (HRCI) : Ciel Consulting is an approved provider with the HR Certification Institute. Established in 1976, HRCI is an internationally certifying organization for the human resource profession and a global leader in developing rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery and real-world application of forwardthinking HR practices, policies and principles. Today, more than 120,000 professionals worldwide proudly maintain their HR Certification Institute’s credentials as a mark of high professional distinction. By successfully completing any Ciel Consulting program which is approved by HRCI, participants will earn credit hours essential for maintaining professional distinction of PHR®, SPHR® or GPHR®.

Society for Human Resource Management(SHRM) : Ciel Consulting is recognized by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) as a Preferred Provider. This recognition implies that participants who attend any of the SHRM approved programs delivered by Ciel Consulting Training & Consulting will earn a number of Professional Development Credits (PDCs) which will help them maintain their certification in SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM.

Location and Date
 
Ciel Consulting reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer.