Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course HRT-036
Strategic HR, Business Partnering, and Employee Engagement
Human Resources is no longer a purely administrative function—it is a strategic driver of business performance. The outline covers Strategic HR and Business Alignment, HR Business Partnering Skills, Employee Engagement S...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 15Upcoming dates
- 5Cities
- €2,315Fees from
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15 sessions
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15 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Human Resources is no longer a purely administrative function—it is a strategic driver of business performance. Organizations that successfully align HR with business strategy gain a strong competitive advantage through improved talent management, higher employee engagement, and better organizational performance.
This programme is designed to develop HR professionals into strategic business partners who can influence decision-making, support leadership, and enhance workforce engagement. It focuses on transforming HR from an operational role into a value-creating strategic function.
Participants will gain practical tools to strengthen HR-business alignment, improve employee engagement, and contribute directly to organizational success.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the role of HR as a strategic business partner
- Align HR strategies with organizational goals
- Build strong relationships with business leaders
- Improve employee engagement and retention
- Apply HR analytics for better decision-making
- Support organizational change and transformation
- Enhance HR’s impact on business performance
Who should attend
Target audience
- HR Business Partners
- HR Managers and Senior HR Professionals
- Talent Management and OD Specialists
- Employee Engagement Specialists
- Line Managers and Department Heads
- Professionals moving into strategic HR roles
Methodology
Learning approach
- Real-world HR business partnering case studies
- Interactive workshops and group discussions
- Scenario-based problem-solving exercises
- Practical frameworks for engagement and alignment
- Tools for strategic HR implementation
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Strategic HR and Business Alignment
- Evolution of HR from operational to strategic role
- Understanding business strategy and HR alignment
- HR as a business partner model
- Key responsibilities of strategic HR professionals
- Coffee break
- Key responsibilities of strategic HR professionals (continued)
- Linking HR initiatives to business outcomes
- Case study: HR strategic alignment
Day 2
HR Business Partnering Skills
- Role and competencies of HR Business Partners
- Building credibility with senior leadership
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Coffee break
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills (continued)
- Translating business needs into HR solutions
- Communication and advisory techniques
- Practical exercise: business partnering simulation
Day 3
Employee Engagement Strategies
- Understanding employee engagement drivers
- Designing engagement frameworks
- Motivation, retention, and performance factors
- Coffee break
- Motivation, retention, and performance factors (continued)
- Employee experience and workplace culture
- Measuring engagement effectiveness
- Case study: improving employee engagement
Day 4
HR Analytics and Data-Driven Decisions
- Introduction to HR analytics
- Key HR metrics and performance indicators
- Using data to support HR decisions
- Workforce insights and reporting
- Coffee break
- Workforce insights and reporting (continued)
- Linking engagement data to business outcomes
- Practical exercise: HR data interpretation
Day 5
Strategic HR Impact and Transformation
- HR’s role in organizational change
- Supporting leadership and transformation initiatives
- Building high-performance cultures
- Coffee break
- Building high-performance cultures (continued)
- Continuous improvement in HR practices
- Measuring HR impact on business success
- Final case study and action planning
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Strategic HR, Business Partnering, and Employee Engagement (HRT-036) cover?
This course covers Human Resources and Training through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
HR Business Partners, HR Managers and Senior HR Professionals, Talent Management and OD Specialists
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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