What is an HR business partner

A human resources business partner, or HRBP, is an HR professional who can handle everything from hiring and benefits to compliance and employee relations. Some employers hire a dedicated HRBP within their HR department for such purposes, while others choose to partner with a professional employer organization (PEO).

What is the role of a HR business partner?

HR Business Partners (HRBPs) work closely with business leaders and line managers to build their people capability, plan and manage talent and develop approaches that achieve shared organisational objectives.

What's the difference between HR manager and HR business partner?

Whereas HR managers oversee the entire HR department, HR business partners work with department managers on developing a plan to hire the right people with the skills needed specifically for a job opening in that area.

What does it mean to be a HR business partner today?

An HR business partner is an HR manager who has freed themselves of administrative chaos. Instead of working as an HR service provider, they take on tasks of strategic importance for the company (such as HR planning or strategy). This allows them to strategically influence and grow an organisation from within.

Is HR Business Partner below HR manager?

An HR business partner oversees the human resource department of a company. An HR manager works under an HR business partner. An HR manager oversees a team of HR employees.