Strategic HR Fundamentals

Understanding the strategic HR function and its contribution to organisational success

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of strategic human resources management and how the HR function contributes to organisational effectiveness, competitive advantage and sustainable performance. Learners will explore HR business partnering, workforce strategy, talent analytics, organisational design and the HR operating model. The course is suitable for aspiring HR business partners, senior HR professionals and managers who work closely with HR.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the strategic HR function and its evolution
• Explain the HR business partner model and its role
• Apply business acumen to HR strategy development
• Use HR analytics to inform strategic decisions
• Apply organisational design principles to support strategy
• Understand the HR operating model including centres of excellence and shared services
• Align HR strategy with business strategy and workforce planning

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)