{"id":291,"date":"2021-12-10T19:13:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T12:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.shortlyst.ai\/?p=291"},"modified":"2023-07-07T12:41:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T05:41:00","slug":"what-is-a-hrbp-hrbp-job-descriptions-and-responsibilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortlyst.ai\/blog\/what-is-a-hrbp-hrbp-job-descriptions-and-responsibilities\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Business Partner Roles & Responsibilities and Job Description Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You’ve probably heard of HR business partners or HRBP. The acronym HR refers to Human Resources, so we can translate the full title as “Human Resources Business Partner.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what does it really mean to be an HRBP? What criteria should a company assess when hiring an HRBP? What are your roles & responsibilities as an HRBP? This blog will answer these questions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a human resources business partner?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An HRBP is a professional in the HR division, typically someone who has a lot of experience in the human resources field and works closely with senior management to support organizational goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The HRBP, responsible for aligning business goals with management and employees, acts as the intermediary between HR and the business. They advise and support senior management on strategic issues and help them implement streamlined and integrated HR practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HR Business Partner Role<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The term Human Resources Business Partner was introduced by Dave Ulrich more than 40 years ago, in 1977, in his book “Human Resources Champions” where he explains the four famous roles in the human resource management model that are used as a foundation by many companies today, and these roles are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Admin Expert: <\/strong>It consists of managing costs, people, and overall delivery of the day-to-day operational output. This role focuses on process efficiency, which could be supported by technology and outsourcing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Employee Champion: <\/strong>It consists of taking care of the interest of the employees and supporting them through processes and practicalities that ensure safeguarding. This requires the HRBP to be attentive to how employees feel at work and their well being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Change Agent: <\/strong>It consists of initiating, managing, and supporting the change and transition of the business from an HR point of view. As an HRBP, you need to be aware of the changes in the business and ensure the human capital capacity for these changes.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Strategic Partner: <\/strong>It consists of aligning the HR activities and initiatives with the company\u2019s business strategy. In order to generate appropriate solutions as an HRBP, you need to have a good understanding of how the business operates and envisions itself to be.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Of course, companies do not always follow this exact model, in fact some of them use this as a foundation and build on it in a way that works for their business needs. When using this model, it is important to have a balance of the four roles as an HRBP to ensure the success of the whole HR function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Prerequisites to be Human Resource Business Partner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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    When hiring an HRBP, doubts may arise about how to evaluate the profile of each candidate. Below we list a series of minimum requirements that every HRBP Job Description enlists so as for them to perform quality work in that role:<\/p>\n\n\n\n