Equip your people with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to drive growth.

The role of the HR function is evolving to meet the increasing demands of modern businesses. HR Business Partners play a vital role in connecting Human Resources with the business side of a company to achieve its goals. They are responsible for adding value to the organisation and helping the business make decisions, especially during times of change. 

Designed for HR professionals by Grant Thornton experts, this course equips HR teams with the skills and knowledge to position HR at the centre of strategic decision-making, transforming HR into a business-critical function.

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Key facts

Who is it for?
HR professionals in business-facing roles or aspiring to transition into HR Business Partner roles.
Key Objectives
Develop strategic HR capabilities to align talent, culture, and workforce planning with business goals.
Format
Facilitated face-to-face workshops with a blend of practical exercises. Open programme with a maximum of 20 participants.Dedicated closed cohorts available as required.
High Level-programme
3 days consecutive training, including competition of CPD events (online, on demand) and Insights profiling report.
Location
Grant Thornton LondonAlternative locations across the UK available by agreement.
Certification
Certificate of completion by Grant Thornton.
Fees
Prices on application.

Enhancing your HR Business Partnering

Transform your HR practice with an effective HR Business partnering service:

HRBPs are vital to ensuring that HR contributes strategically to business success. They manage stakeholder relationships, influence workforce planning, and balance operational and strategic HR demands to drive value.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Operations management and organisational alignment.
  • Strategic workforce planning to meet business needs.
  • Employee mediation and cultural transformation.
  • Risk management and business continuity support.

Their versatility ensures that HR functions remain agile, resilient, and impactful in a constantly changing business environment.

What will they learn

Understanding the HRBP role

Including the importance of good commercial awareness, risk and business continuity and culture and the key skills required.

Strategic workforce planning

Introducing strategic workforce planning, inclusion and change management 

Influencing and stakeholder management

Presenting a variety of techniques to build strong stakeholder relationships, and communicate at the appropriate level 

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