Human Resources Business Partner
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- What's it like to be a Human Resources Business Partner?
- How to become a Human Resources Business Partner
- Latest Human Resources Business Partner jobs
- Top skills and experience for Human Resources Business Partners
- Human Resources Business Partner role reviews
What's it like to be a Human Resources Business Partner?
Human Resources Business Partners work within the human resources department of businesses and organisations, both private and public. They advise on all sorts of matters relating to workplace relations, recruitment, staff training, staff wellbeing, compliance, and company culture as it affects the people who work within it. Human Resources Business Partner is a managerial, leadership role and requires experience working in human resources as well as general business and industry knowledge.
Tasks and duties
- Advising organisations on hiring and training processes.
- Conducting employee surveys and engagement initiatives.
- Developing HR plans, processes, policies and initiatives.
- Providing advice, support and counselling to staff with grievances or career issues.
- Developing and applying knowledge of relevant legislation and awards.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant awards and legislation.
- Developing and overseeing performance management processes.
- Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures.
How to become a Human Resources Business Partner
Human Resources Business Partners usually have at least a bachelor degree, plus relevant industry experience.
Complete a three-year bachelor degree in commerce or management, or a major in human resources management and/or employment relations.
Consider completing a one-year Master in Human Resource Management to further your skills and employability.
Gain relevant industry experience in a human resources role. As Human Resources Business Partner is a senior position, most employers would prefer you to have proven human resources experience.
