Training and Development for HR Business Partners
In today’s dynamic business environment, HR Business Partners (HRBPs) play a pivotal role in aligning people strategies with business goals. To thrive, HRBPs need a precise mix of strategic, operational, and analytical skills. Our proprietary, simulation-based assessment and development program equips HR Business Partners with the tools and insights necessary to excel. This program provides objective evaluations, actionable feedback, and tailored development plans that help HR leaders transform their teams into trusted advisors and strategic partners.
“I was surprised by how much I learned just by going through the HR Assessment and Development Program. The feedback was the most comprehensive I’ve ever received.” - HR Business Partner, global chemical company
A Validated Competency Model Tailored to HR Business Partners
The foundation of our program is Talent Growth Advisors’ validated HR Business Partner Competency Model, designed in collaboration with the University of Georgia's I/O Psychology Department. This model measures the critical capabilities needed for HRBPs to drive business outcomes. Participants are assessed against real-world scenarios across five key competency areas:
Partnering Strategically: Demonstrates business acumen, manages stakeholders, and connects talent strategy to enterprise goals.
Leading Through Change: Communicates effectively, influences stakeholders, manages change, and navigates conflict.
Driving Results: Prioritizes strategically, manages projects, executes efficiently, and takes initiative.
Managing Talent: Develops talent plans, selects and nurtures talent, and ensures readiness for future organizational needs.
Making Data-Based Decisions: Applies sound judgment, analyzes data, and solves complex problems effectively.
What the HR Business Partner Assessment and Development Program Includes:
Participants engage in five simulation modules designed to challenge and develop their critical skills:
Virtual In-Box: Prioritizing and resolving multiple competing issues from various stakeholders under time pressure.
Advising: Aligning people strategies with business objectives.
Research: Analyzing HR data and presenting actionable insights to drive decisions.
Interview: Demonstrate the ability to make business-based talent selection recommendations for strategic roles to hiring leaders.
Presentation: Showcase your skills in presenting important information to senior leaders.
Key Benefits of the Program
Objective, Data-Driven Feedback: Honest, skills-based evaluations highlight each HRBP’s strengths and development areas.
Tailored Development Plans: Each participant receives actionable, personalized recommendations to enhance their skills and leverage strengths, supported by a proprietary self-directed development library.
Actionable Insights for Leaders: HR leaders gain a detailed summary of team-wide results, accompanied by development recommendations and a clear roadmap to elevate team performance.
Fostering Peer Development: The program identifies internal experts who can serve as peer mentors, creating a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
Flexible, Scalable, and Impactful Delivery: Our program is designed to fit your organization’s needs, with options for virtual, in-person, or hybrid delivery. This intensive approach delivers immediate, measurable results while fostering long-term skill development and organizational alignment.
Invest in your HR Business Partners:
With Talent Growth Advisors’ unique, simulation-based program, HRBPs gain the tools to partner strategically, drive results, and deliver measurable value for your business. Empower your HR team to lead with confidence and precision.
