As strategic leaders, human resource business partners (HRBPs) help their organizations answer business-critical (even existential) questions. HRBPs need access to all levels of an organization, from high-level strategy to operationalized tactics. They lead organizational design and culture, and lead change and transformation. However, the demands of the role often make it difficult for HRBPs to focus on their own development — and unlike other specialized HR areas, they rarely have access to robust peer communities.
Over the past year, we have collaborated with senior HRBPs, CHROs and business leaders from CAHRS' partner companies to design the World-Class HRBP Framework. This comprehensive model defines the key elements of the HRBP role and sets a clear standard for what "great" looks like. Built to address the realities of a rapidly changing workplace, the framework provides practical guidance to help HRBPs elevate their influence, drive strategic outcomes and lead with confidence.
