The following are the 6 Ways HR Leaders Can Become More Effective Business Partners:
1) Understand your business and industry dynamics.
2) Build your HR vision and strategies around the business model.
3) Become problem solvers versus problem identifiers.
4) Take your work seriously, but dont take yourself too seriously.
5) Have the personal independence, self-confidence, and courage to push back or challenge the system when necessary.
6) Never forget why youre at the table.
Who is an HR Business Partner (HRBP)?
According to Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the HR business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues.
The successful HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with our HR department and business management, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions.
The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The position may include international human resource responsibilities. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.
Rotarian TM Akeem Gbadamosi, M.Sc Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management.
Chief Executive Officer, First-Goldmine Consulting (An Human Resource Management and Development Services Firm) and Convener, Centre for Human Resource Emancipation (C4HRE)- (An NGO focusing on SDG 8- Decent Job and Economy Growth).
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