HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Definition

An HR professional integrated into specific business units to provide strategic support. It's HR trying to be cool and business-like at the same time.

Example Usage

Our HRBP worked with the sales team to restructure compensation.

Origin

Concept developed in the 1990s by Dave Ulrich

Fun Fact

HRBPs earn approximately 20% more than generalist HR roles

Source: HR Organizational Structure

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