Need some help from the HR folks!

Anonymous

August 12,2022 at 4:56PM UTC

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Need some help from the HR folks!

Later this month, I have my final interview for a Recruiter role. I'm super excited but want to be as prepared as possible. The panel will include the the Global Talent Acquisition Manager (who is also the hiring manager) and two Human Resource Business Partners.

So, what exactly is the Human Resource Business Partner role and how do they tie into the interview.

Thanks, everyone!

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Megan LeasherAugust 12,2022 at 5:11PM UTC
An HRBP is an HR rep who sits in a business function and serves as the HR liaison for that function. They provide consult and support to leaders and employees in the function and play an advocacy role to central HR. An HRBP would likely be your "internal customer" as a recruiter, as they would work with you to help get a role filled for they business function they represent.
You can learn more here: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/job-descriptions/pages/hr-business-partner.aspx#:~:text=Duties%2FResponsibilities%3A&text=Consults%20with%20line%20management%2C%20providing,effective%2C%20thorough%20and%20objective%20investigations.
Melissa Boillot, SHRM - SCPSeptember 1,2022 at 3:30PM UTC
Agree with what Megan stated. One other thing that I would add is that HRBPs typically help their business units with hiring decisions and assessing talent, so even if you won’t work with their business units, they may be on the panel to give their perspective on your cultural fit within the organization or to evaluate multiple candidates and select the best fit.
Best of luck,
Melissa
Julie SencionSeptember 1,2022 at 3:58PM UTC
I agree with Melissa and Megan. The biggest difference between an HRBP and an HR Generalist or Rep is most of the work is at the strategic level. There is some tactical work but your focus is to work with you business units with their strategic initiatives as it relates to employees.