This relatively new function within the field of human resources enhances a company’s performance, bringing strategy and vision to a business and offering solutions to any existing business issues
HR business partners organise training, provide payroll support and offer general legal advice on matters of employment, as well as finding ways to improve employee relations. They play a major role in the recruitment process and by a process of negotiation encourage heads of departments to rotate staff to improve a company’s operations
Candidates for business partnering roles need to have excellent people skills, including the ability to mediate, negotiate and influence others. Experience of working with directors and senior management and developing effective HR strategies is also important.
Those working in this area of HR often have a degree in human resources or other related subjects, and membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is often a requirement of the job. Average salaries are around £40,000 but can be as high as £50,000 in the Midlands and London areas.