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What is an HR business partner?
An HR business partner (HRBP) is usually a skilled HR professional who works with an organization and its leadership to help them move towards its goals. HRBPs generally interact with the leadership and the C-suite and ensure that HR’s goals are aligned with the organizational vision.
An HRBP is more involved with strategy building rather than policy implementation. HRBPs are not a part of the in-house HR department and the business partner model is increasingly gaining popularity.A PEO is a type of human resource outsourcing arrangement that caters to administrative functions of the client organization, such as payroll, tax filing, and benefits administration. PEOs do not get involved with HR strategy or leadership.
HR outsourcing involves collaboration with an external HR provider for multiple HR functions. While the functions handled through HRO might be more than just administrative, there’s no interaction with the C-suite involved.
What makes a good HR business partner?
In-depth understanding of business and leadership
Understanding business goals, processes, monetization model and other dynamics help an HR business partner devise effective strategies to accomplish goals. Having a rapport with leadership can further ensure HRBPs create a company culture that is conducive to growth.
Expertise in the field
A knowledgeable HR business partner knows how to bring about organizational change and how to engage people. As field experts, they understand when to intervene in the normal flow of the business to help alleviate and improve it.
Objectivity
An HR business partner must take an objective overview of the business instead of an insider's view for success in the long term. While it’s good for them to build a rapport with the organization, subjectivity can bring down their productivity.
Innovation
HRBPs usually need to take an out-of-the-box approach when it comes to taking charge and challenging the status quo at an organization, as a head-on method might actually make things worse.