HR Business Partnering

The development of successful, long term, strategic relationships between customers and suppliers, based on achieving best practice and sustainable competitive advantage. Business partner model is a process where HR professionals work closely with business leaders and line managers to achieve shared organizational objectives HR business partnering is becoming more popular as organizations become people-focused and see the value in aligning agendas toward a common goal. Commentators talk of a ‘breakdown of traditional silos’ and greater collaboration between departments, such as HR and marketing. HR business partners are seen as important in this process as a progressive way to connect the HR department to other functions – since HR business partners often have experience in senior positions they are well-placed to communicate effectively with other senior leaders.