HR Business Partner (HRBP) 

Topic 1: Strategic HR Planning and Role of HRBP

The growth of the HR Business Partner role

Strategic workforce planning

Bridging HR and business

Topic 2: Job Analysis and Competency Mapping

Methods of job analysis (interviews, surveys, observation)

Creating job descriptions and specifications

Identifying and mapping competencies for roles

Topic 3: Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategies

Workforce planning for talent acquisition

Sourcing and recruiting methods

Employer branding and its role in recruitment

Topic 4: Behavioural Event Interviewing Techniques

Introduction to Behavioural Event Interviewing (BEI)

Developing effective interview questions

Evaluating responses for key competencies

Topic 5: HR Operations and Policy Implementation

Key HR operations (payroll, compliance, employee records)

Role of HRBP in policy formulation and implementation

Monitoring adherence to HR policies

Topic 6: Employee Engagement and Organizational Culture

Defining and measuring employee engagement

Employee engagement strategies

Role of HRBP in driving engagement initiatives

Topic 7: Learning & Development for Organizational Growth

Identifying learning needs through skill gap analysis

Designing and implementing L&D programs

Role of HRBP in career development and succession planning

Topic 8: Performance Management and Appraisals

Performance appraisal methods (360-degree feedback, KPIs)

Setting SMART goals and objectives

Continuous feedback and coaching

Topic 9: Compensation & Benefits Planning

Components of compensation (base pay, variable pay, bonuses)

Benefits design and administration

Market benchmarking for compensation

Topic 10: Balanced Scorecard in HR Management

Overview of the balanced scorecard framework

Translating business goals into HR metrics

Linking HR initiatives to financial performance

Topic 11: Stakeholder Management for HRBPs

Identifying key HR stakeholders (executives, managers, employees)

Building strong relationships with business leaders

Communication strategies for HR initiatives

Topic 12: HR Budgeting and Financial Auditing

Components of an HR budget (recruitment, L&D, compensation)

Forecasting HR expenses and setting financial goals

Monitoring and controlling HR expenditures

Topic 13: Job Evaluation and Role Classification

Job evaluation methods like point factor, ranking, and classification

Evaluating roles for compensation and benefits alignment

Ensuring equity and fairness in job classification