A Day in the Life of a Human Resources Business Partner - HRBP (relevant to any Business Partner)

[@SanjaWilliams]

In terms of tools I tend use to the most in my role: you can watch my video here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5XXe4p-fq2FfcU 📽 Join Pro Expert HR Business Partner Academy for a small monthly fee you will get weekly technical sessions and access to my HR zone with all templates etc - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing 🎒 Digital Store where you can download my tools and toolkits I use every day (I will be uploading weekly) - www.focusyourself.co.uk/shop ☕ Book a 1:1 with me here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online 📝 Subscribe for weekly newsletter with tips, tools, templates, useful information that aim to add value. www.focusyourself.co.uk/subscribe If you want to improve your coaching conversations, try using a 4C model that I also use when I partner with my departments - contact, contract, conversation and conclusion. The goal is to put the onus on the person with the problem to deal with it themselves rather than hand over to us to sort out for them - you can download an example conversation here and there is a video link too - www.focusyourself.co.uk/post/how-to-have-great-conversations-try-the-4c-model Have you had any coaching training or inputs before out of interest? The first one will be about all unspoken rules about entering working world, how to prepare a 90 day plan (or first 100 days in your new role), how to manage your manager, co workers, senior people (they can all be managed upward), how to lead self, how to manage and prepare for meetings, how to be seen as talent, how to be seen as a high performer, how to ensure your performance is always assessed as outstanding and exceeding, how to challenge etc. Everything no one really tells us about. There is so much material and advice on how to get a job, what to do when you actually start. I am also working on a programme - how to become a business partner (any business partner and in a leadership role) - and will share a lot more detail, tips, tools, templates I have developed and used over the last 15 years. 👋 Best wishes all and greetings from England! Sanja ☕️

[@remic3410]

I am a HR/ Payroll specialist at Johnson & Johnson Switzerland. Since 4 years I‘m in HR and my new goal is to become a HRBP, after my further education i will start to apply as a HRBP 😍

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Remi. Nice to meet you here. Sounds like a great plan to me. It is a great role with many options to progress into further. Happy to share more if you have any questions, you can also email me on [e-mail] Best wishes Sanja

[@remic3410]

@@SanjaWilliams thank you very much 😊

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. Have you managed to secure an HRBP role? I also wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@doright9681]

Thank you fellow HRBP, - I struggle with the volume of meetings to have thinking/processing time. Many days I don't take a break and lunch is a pipe dream.

[@SanjaWilliams]

I know! It does happen to many of us, even when we work from home toilet breaks and having lunch is an issue. I think ever since I had my boy, I have become a lot more strict as he is my priority, I do often slip up into my old ways. I am also a typical completer/finisher it does get to me sometimes! Thank you for your comment, happy to chat. Best wishes. Sanja

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. Are you still in an HRBR role, how is your workload now? I also wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@stepbroimstuck8611]

Today I enrolled myself for CIPD Foundation Certificate. Your video managed to boost my confidence and strengthen my belief that this is what i wanna do. It is a bit hard for me as i’m a foreigner with no background to help me in this path but I’m quite self-assured everything will be alright. Many thanks.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hello. Absolutely, you have the right attitude and with right and focused planning you will surely see progress. I wasn’t born and bred in England. I moved here in 2009 with my English boyfriend (husband now). I also did level 3, foundation level. I paid for it from my savings. If you watch my short video on how to get a job - you will get some ideas where I share my experience too. (See the Description box of the shirt video). It may give you some ideas. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6S6pZyodpV4atU

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. Have you managed to secure an HRBP role? I also wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@DavidMalan01]

Such a great video, love the B-Roll! It’s great to see another HR Professional making content and super cool to see how things are similar for HR across the world!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi David. Thank you for your comment. If only you knew I didn’t even know what B-roll was a few months ago 😂 greetings from England. Sanja

[@DavidMalan01]

@@SanjaWilliams that is very surprising given how good it looks! Keep it up! So cool to learn new things right! //Dave

[@mr.logician1915]

I always was searching a mentor like you...thank you for being so crysty clear

[@SanjaWilliams]

Such a lovely comment Mr Logician. I am all about being clear, to the point, easy to understand and follow. Let me know if you have any suggestions for videos or challenges you deal with.

[@mr.logician1915]

@@SanjaWilliams Definitely ❤️ Cheers

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@arpitasingh6266]

It was a really informative video, thankfull to have found it as i have my interview tomorrow.

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@arpitasingh6266 👍 good luck! Let me know how it goes!

[@KashifMumtaz]

You explained HRBP ROLE VERY WELL. currently i m having certification of HRBP and working in Riyadh, KSA as HR ADVISOR. i hope after the certification, i will apply HRBP knowledge and skills

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Kashif. Absolutely, when you go for HRBP interviews be mindful of management levels you have supported as this will get tested, focus on mid to senior levels. Focus on value add work, problems you solved and stay away from transactional and operational examples.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@debramian1410]

Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge about HRBP..

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@levifromthehood]

I've been working as an HR Specialist for Shared Service Centers in the past couple of years, and I've always had an interest for HR Business Partnering. Thank you enormously for this video, it's been really helpful and informative!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Levente for watching my video. I am glad you have found it helpful. Let me know if you have any queries around it and how to become an HRBP. Happy to share more.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@tranjennie936]

Hi, i'm a HR Student and your videos are really informative and helpful❤️

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Tran, I hope you are well. Thank you for your comment and watching my video. Happy to assist further if you have any queries. Are you in England out of interest? Best wishes Sanja

[@tranjennie936]

@@SanjaWilliams thank you so much, I'm from Vietnam and I'm majoring in HRM in RMIT University, my major is kinda new to RMIT and in Vietnam as well so your videos really gave me a lot of knowledge and insights, thank you so mụch ^-^

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@tranjennie936 you are welcome. Good luck with studies and let me know if I can help in any way. Best wishes. Sanja

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@Alwin828]

Hey, I saw you in a comment section in Florian's channel (Flo) Checked your channel out, your videos are really good. And just wanted to say that try to make more cinematic or film all the things you do for a day in the life video. That'll be more interesting for viewers. Anyway you just gained a subscriber ✔️ All the best

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Alwin, thank you for your comments and feedback. Will definitely take it on board. I learn something new every day. I would like to do more of critical analysis too of trends and interesting movie characters so we develop critical thinking as a skill. Keep in touch. Best wishes. Sanja

[@Alwin828]

@@SanjaWilliams ♥️💪

[@indiawale2022]

@@SanjaWilliams you are so kind

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@indiawale2022 thank you Anil. My values are to be helpful, kind and treat people with respect. Greetings from England. Sanja

[@SC-tn5id]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VIDEO. Can’t wait to see more HR videos 😀😀😀

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you very much indeed! Greetings from England! ☕️☕️

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@tapmisaleem]

Nice video and content Sanja..maybe a few examples of what topics get covered in the SLT meetings and/or the people engagement projects you work on would be helpful.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi. Yes will do. If you subscribe to my newsletter I share more detail every Sunday. www.focusyourself.co.uk happy to answer any questions you have via email [e-mail]

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@meshlykana138]

Wow I wish I had watched this video before my interview 😪 thanks for the informative explanation 👍

[@SanjaWilliams]

You are welcome Meshly. I have enjoyed making this video. Were you successful? Do you work in HR?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@ashgascoigne2387]

Thoroughly enjoyed this vid, I could listen to you speak all day! I understand your content was quite specific to professions in the HR field but I felt this resonate to any professional role as the fundamental work routines & ethos you speak about are quite relative. The main point I really liked, & I don't often hear managers say this, is empowering staff to take tasks not only off your plate but to use them as experience for their own growth 👏🏾 Great leadership quality!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Ash. Thank you. It’s much appreciated. I agree the video is relevant to any role. I will be doing more videos around next generation leadership styles. Happy to answer any questions you may have. Best wishes. S.

[@ashgascoigne2387]

@@SanjaWilliams thanks for your reply & very eagerly await future vids. I'm so glad we now have more avenues to gain access to such great resources from fellow women empowering all generations to tap into their amazing strengths! All the best & I'll be sure to ask questions if I need guidance on any specifics 😊

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@ashgascoigne2387 thank you Ash. Yes, I would love to stay in contact and exchange views, ideas or concerns. ☕️☕️

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@sudeshnapathak3910]

I have recently taken over this role. Just landed up on your channel and finding it useful, thanks. QQ- As a HRBP we get a lot of unscheduled calls in between, how do you manage your focus and also how do you prioritize and accomplish deliverables / tasks for the day?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, random calls to you from managers or employees will depend on which HR operating model you work in. So if you have shared services, HR operations in place who deal with initial queries, then those calls need to go them to respond to or emails to respond to. In large organisations, managers and employees need to raise a ticket in the system. If there is no such thing in place where you are, then you need to re-contract with your allocated business areas as to what they need to contact you for. Try to do some analysis as to what they contact you about it and produce FAQs docs or links or information you can provide. Also, try to schedule an hour of each day to review and respond to emails or missed calls. You dont have to answer it as soon as they call you. If you have teams, perhaps they can drop messages there and you can respond when you have allocated the slot each day to do this. This work is viewed as reactive and I can see why you wouldn't want to do it. How big is the HR function you work in? Large organisations are great at this, small to medium you can expect all sorts of things to do you would never do in a large organisation that is set up properly.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@zulibrahim8636]

Some amaizng advises Definetly l. Thank you.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@hetulpatel9259]

Thank you. Very detailed and real life examples.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@trinhpham4434]

Thank you for your wonderful sharing. I just took a chance switching from recruitment to HRBP without a proper preparation so I’m trying to adopt as much as knowledge and understanding for the role. Agree with you that we don’t really need a degree to get into the field. There 2 things I’m curious about that I hope you could help clarify: 1. When an HR issue comes up, how you know what you should do about it? Like what solution should be applied and the model/framework/process you should implement. 2. Knowing what to do for your people is a natutal talent that an HRBP already have or it can be gained from learning or reading lots of books? Thank you so much. Your channel is definitely on my list of reference sources from now on.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Trinh, thank you for your lovely comment and watching my videos. My channel will definitely help you get some ideas, tools and suggestions for your considerations. My answers to your questions: 1. When an HR issue comes up, I tend to go through is there a policy that is applicable to the situation, such as a disciplinary, grievance, maternity leave, redundancy policy etc and then follow the relevant policy and process set out in it. If it is an organisational change, changes to a team or department, then I would look at a business case and what is required to ensure the approved changes are implemented. Actually my next video I am planning to publish tomorrow will focus on change management tomorrow. It will depend on what problem you are trying to address, but start from already existing polices and procedure and if they don't exist, see if you can create one to ensure you, managers and employees are clear on how you will deal with it. 2. HRBP role as most roles are learnt through experience, learning, reading, willingness to do well, by being curious which you seem to be anyway. All this combined will enable you to be seen as talent and do well. I do offer 1:1s, why don't you book a coffee call with me to discuss in more detail and then we can agree a structured support if you need to work with a work coach on demand? I already work like this with a few stand alone HR Business Partners who I speak weekly or bi weekly and often need to consult with me or need me to review something with them etc www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online Digital Store with templates and tools I use, I will upload weekly you may find useful too www.focusyourself.co.uk/shop Speak soon Best wishes Sanja

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@rolfich7219]

Thanks a lot, great video. I am about to graduate university with a masters degree in management and now want to apply for jobs in HR.. set my goal to becoming an HRBP one day. Sounds like the job I really want to do :)

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you for your comment and sharing your plans. Have you considered HR graduate schemes? Where do you live so I can comment and signpost further?

[@rolfich7219]

@@SanjaWilliams Thanks for your reply :). I live in germany - cologne (in general I am not restricted to cologne, hence not even restricted to germany - but that might be more difficult to execute). I thought about graduate programs but ever since corona there were close to non up for application. My current strategy is to try and find a job in HR graduate programs or "Trainee" positions (which is kinda on an equal level to graduate programs). I am still thinking a lot about the best entry position to start.. by that I mean if it's bad to start in a more specific area such as recruiting and working my way towards an HR generalist or keep insisting on trying to find an entry level job in general hr management. I greatly appreciate any word of advice :).

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@rolfich7219 ah fantastic. My best friend lives in Bonn. Love Cologne. Beautiful place you live in. I’ll comment after the England vs Italy game 😂

[@rolfich7219]

@@SanjaWilliams Haha yea it is a great place. No hurry, enjoy the game and good luck :)

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@rolfich7219 well! We lost! 😖 Anyway, re HR graduate schemes, there is a great scheme I am aware which is a graduate scheme DHL, they have a few business and HR opportunities every year - careers.dhl.com/studentsgraduates/global/en/lead have a look and explore their website further. Also, check out international public sector bodies UN, UNICEF but I would also explore opportunities on KPMG, pwc, Deloitte, E&Y, Accenture, McKinsey websites as they have great programmes for trainee consultants or junior consultants in HR, business, organisations design. Once you are in as an internal candidates you will have better opportunities as these companies have grow their own talent and you can certainly benefit from it. Are you active on LinkedIn?

[@TearraTearra]

Great info! Great video editing!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you. Glad you have enjoyed it, let me know if you have any queries. Video editing is a standard work in progress 😏☕️

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@karolinepstein5557]

Hey Sanja, nice that I found you! I'm really interesting in working as an HRBP after my Master and your video helps a lot to get an overview about this role. I hope I can make the step into this position cause they told me it's hard to get inside of this directly after school. Do you have any tips for me? Greetings from Germany :)

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Karoline, first of all congratulations on doing your master's degree. I assume it is in HR. If not, what have you chosen to focus on? In order to work in HR, there is no essential and formal requirements, although people do complete courses, often study for a degree in HR etc which does help and looks good on your CV. Do you have graduate schemes in Germany as they are a great way into this field. Graduate schemes are very popular in the UK. What did you study as your undergraduate degree?

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@svstoff]

Thanks for sharing Sanja! Your explanation are very clear and usefull!!!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you. Do you work in HR out of interest?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@letsgoviral777]

Very helpful video. I'm a fraction COO transitioning to HRBP. I'm looking for a list of tools I'd use daily to help support senior execs. Thanks, Sanja.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hello. Glad to see you have found it helpful. Happy to help with your transition as and when needed. You can always book a call with me - www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online hope it goes well. Sounds great.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@stephaniedi_lioness8521]

Thank you for this video. It was very informative.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Stephanie. I am glad you have found it informative. I didn’t want this video to be a lifestyle video, me walking around. 😂

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@mhumes6788]

Thanks for sharing this video, as this position is a future goal of mine!💕💕

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hello. Thank you for your comment and watching this video. I am glad you have enjoyed it. Let me know if you have any practical questions, happy to share more.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@michellebrien8773]

Great overview; On point and very well delivered !

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Michelle. It’s much appreciated. I didn’t want to do a video where I am doing a lifestyle video and walk around, it’s really about what I actually do in my role.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@mohamedmaged963]

Thank you from Egypt Sanja 😄 great video 🙏🏻

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Mohamed. Do you work in HR or interested in HR roles? Best wishes from England. S.

[@mohamedmaged963]

@@SanjaWilliams yup I’m HRBP - commercial sector in coca cola hellenic Egypt 🇪🇬

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@mohamedmaged963 sounds great. Happy to exchange ideas and problems we deal with from time to time. Keep in contact.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@gabikrasatulya]

Amazing Sanja! Thank you!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Gabrielle for your comment. Glad you have found it useful. It is much appreciated. Best wishes. Sanja

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@katieemergewithenglish8045]

Excellent video, thank you Sanja! I found this so interesting and insightful. You have a great approach! I am an Advanced English Communication Coach for HR professionals. As an English Language Specialist, I create programmes for HRBPs / managers / specialists who aren't native speakers of English. What would you say would be the most useful thing for such a professional to learn / master in English?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Katie, great question. English is also my second language. I have lived and worked in England for a long time which clearly is the best way to learn English. I do appreciate not everyone has this opportunity. I would suggest reading HR/Business related books and HBR (and many other great blogs) articles in English to start with, clearly watching HR related videos in English is another great way, listening to various HR/Business related podcasts. I am sure you break down various HR subjects in your programme with examples. Working with a coach like yourself, perhaps even having a work coach who does what they do (which is what I also offer for now). It is a commitment and for someone who is keen to learn will use a combination of above on a daily basis.

[@gayanwickremeratne432]

Very insightful. What tools you would recommend for a HR profesional/HRBP to increase the efficiency?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hello again, in addition to my previous message, please see attached 2 tools I recommend to be used in our roles (if interested, subscribe to my blog website as I share a lot of material on a weekly basis, no spam or ads to spoil your reading - www.focusyourself.co.uk) 1. Coaching conversation by using a 4C model - contact, contract, conversation and conclusion. The goal is to put the onus on the person with the problem to deal with it themselves rather than hand over to us to sort out for them - you can download an example conversation here and there is a video link too - www.focusyourself.co.uk/post/how-to-have-great-conversations-try-the-4c-model Have you had any coaching training or inputs before out of interest? 2. HR project toolkit (together with how to do a business case) I use for pretty much everything I lead on where I need to keep an eye on progress, track detail and provide an update as and when needed in a structured way to my manager, department heads, governance groups etc. www.focusyourself.co.uk/post/how-to-do-a-project-plan-and-business-case-for-private-and-work-life-free-template-included I hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions. Best wishes Sanja

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@АлинаСытько]

Really great and intresting video, thank you!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Alina!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@sunnana.k.fasihi8337]

Excellent video 👍

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Sunnana. Do you work in HR or interested in HR?

[@sunnana.k.fasihi8337]

@@SanjaWilliams Yes Sanja, I am working as Employee Relations Specialist with 10 years HR experience 😇

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@sunnana.k.fasihi8337 amazing 🎉

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@unboxingandDiscoveries]

Thank you Sanja, very inspiring. I subscribe 🔔

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Sonia for watching and subscribing. Happy to answer any questions you may have. Best wishes from England. Sanja ☕️☕️

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@Sophiecat63]

How good at finance does an HRBP need to be? This part intimidates me! Thanks

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hello. We do need to be aware of following: Salaries, bonuses - cost per FTE, cost of overall teams/departments. For this you can work alongside finance/accountant allocated to the department. You need to be aware of allocated budgets, such as L&D budgets for the full year. Vacancies, re grade requests - is there any money in the budget for this? Growth requests Then sickness, absence and cost per FET/per day contributes to be the overall cost of the team. These are some initial ones I can think of. Before any decision is made on above, finance need to be consulted. So you wouldn’t be on your own, but knowing a budget of your team will equip you to challenge and provide insightful comments to your SLTs.

[@Sophiecat63]

@@SanjaWilliams Well, that took a load off. I am a little more optimistic about moving into this field.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@indiawale2022]

Wow, so much information .tq 👩

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@samukelisiweshabangu7230]

Hi Sanja, So I am also a generalist and would like to move to a HR BP, I need guidance on how to go about in that process

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hello. Where do you live and work at the moment? Why don’t you book a call with me to discuss properly? www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@nathaliacastro3944]

amazing!!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Nathália. Do you work in HR or interested in learning more about it? Best wishes from England 🎄

[@nathaliacastro3944]

@@SanjaWilliams Hello Sanja, I'm living in London and I'm about to start as a recruiter in a huge company, pretty excited about it, but i've been working as an HRBP intern and in another departments within HR. I'd be amazing connect with you through linkedin to share some best practices and experiences every now and then. Merry Christmas from London xxxx

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@nathaliacastro3944 Hi Nathália. Yes, that would be great. Feel free to get in touch, happy to exchange ideas and support where needed. It’s great to hear you are in London. Best wishes in the new role. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🥂🎁

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[@simplylittleglam]

I always wanted to work in HR. Do you need to have a masters degree in HR or certifications?

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@simplylittleglam it’s not essential. Many do additional courses but not needed. It does look good on your CV though as it shows commitment to the profession. I would consider finding roles in operational HR and then move from there

[@pritikulkarni4117]

How is the Market for HR and for someone who has 3 years of experience including internships & full time role. I am planning to come to UK for Masters in HR next year. Can you guide me a bit, which are the best Universities to study, in which City. Cities that have good opportunities for HR Internship & jobs

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@pritikulkarni4117 I suggest you subscribe to my newsletter if you want to keep in touch. www.focusyourself.co.uk I know someone from India who studied at Kingston. I suggest you focus on London universities.

[@studyhrmwithsiri8824]

It was an wonderful over all, I have a question I hope I will get an answer. If I want to take a dual specialization along with HR, what would be better or good is it Operations management or Business analytics ? which one will go along with HR ?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you for your comment and feedback. It’s much appreciated. I would say business analytics as we need to work with data to help business make better decisions and impact on people. Operations management is fine too, but this is all about leadership and maintaining employee engagement and productivity whereas insights and data help you analyse team performance and intervene early where needed.

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@williamquansah9563]

I really like your painting 🖼 where did you get it from?

[@SanjaWilliams]

It is a shop in England called Next. This was bought nearly 15 years ago, so not sure if you can still find it. There are many options if you look for a couple walking together you will get some ideas.

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@mindabilityconsulting5705]

A great video!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you. Do you work in HR or consulting out of interest?

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@shrutisharma9488]

Hi Sanja, I have 9 years of experience in the HR field in INDIA and have recently moved to the UK. I’m currently searching for job opportunities but have been struggling to find any. I’d like to know what steps I can take to secure a position and make my profile more attractive to potential employers.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi. I suggest you book a call with me to discuss further and review your CV - www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online Meanwhile, consider joining my Expert HR Business Partner Academy for a small monthly fee with weekly sessions - more info here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing

[@xinzhao5788]

Thanks Sanja, really insightful! May I ask a question, as an hrbp, what support would you like to have from compensation specialist? What makes a good compensation specialist from an hrbp perspective? Thanks!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Xin, thank you for your comment and watching the video. Compensation and reward specialist - I would need them to ensure we have a fair and balanced (market rate) grading structure and system in place (be up to date with recent changes and trends in this specialism), to do a research on market pay for roles and skills and suggested salaries, market supplement if salaries cannot be changed due to internal grading structures, bonus structure and distribution, recommendation on any honorarium payments and structure/process, also if there are performance management framework in place, to recommend salary progression within a a grade, so to create a fair framework, maybe even do job evaluations (check Hay methodology). I hope this help, happy to have a chat. Sanja

[@xinzhao5788]

@@SanjaWilliams thank you Sanja! This is very helpful!

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@parmeshmalgond7733]

Nice teaching.

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@vickydiep1306]

❤ thanks for your video, Sanja. I was still doubting about what i am doing during the last 5 months because in my local market, they are misunderstanding the HRBP role is the main PIC for a BU who will be in charge of every things including the executive task in Hr ops, employee relations etc. I really appreciate for your sharing and now I am more confident with my current contribution to the BU. Could you also share which course should the beginner HRBP start with?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Vicky, hope you are well. You are welcome. Thank you for your comment. Where do you live and work? You will rarely find an HRBP course that teaches you how to approach and do your job. All HR courses are quite academic and theoretical. I do offer for now a 1:1 course that focuses on becoming a strategic HRBP with templates, tools and how to do things. If interested you can check it out here: www.focusyourself.co.uk/hr-business-partner-course

[@vickydiep1306]

I live and work in Vietnam and manage 3 different BUs with around 700+ headcount with not much experience in this field cause my background was TA and a bit HR Ops. Yeah agree with you. HRBP’s definition seems fade, not much ppl know about how it function. Thanks for your recommendation, i went through and consider a bit about the price haha. I will save money and book your 1:1 course in the soonest ❤

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@vickydiep1306 Thank you Vicky. Happy to assist over email as and when needed. Feel free to email me on [e-mail]

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@tobibabalola3143]

Hi Sanja, I would love a mentorship program if u ever decided to offer one. I'm in the uk and ready to relocate for this.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Tobi, thank you for your comment. No need to relocate 🤣 You can subscribe to my weekly newsletters and also book a call with me as and when needed - www.focusyourself.co.uk

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@jenovapreethi]

Hi Sanja, Thanks for this video. I would like to know how you influence some difficult managers to implement a people plan or an action within the people plan. Thanks. I happy to get in touch with you if you are happy.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Preethi. Thank you for watching the video. Yes, influencing is quite interesting part of our roles. I find if we have a department head’s support, senior leadership team lead for the relevant team support, it works quite well in our favourite when we have to land certain people actions. But also sitting down with them and discussing as to why they are reluctant to do anything, could it be they are too busy, perhaps past HR experience that had a negative impact on them, and seeking to re contract as to what your role is what you can for them. Can you give me an example of actions you see to establish and reasons for resistance? Yes happy to get in touch too. My email is [e-mail]

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@littlebanana6425]

Great video Sanja. As a HRBP, did you took some HR certification such as SHRM-CP etc? Based on your professional opinion, do you think those HR related professional certifications would be necessarily needed?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hello, thank you for your comment and feedback. It’s much appreciated. To be honest, I don’t think anyone needs an HR qualification to work in HR. If we look at how it works in the UK, we have a number of routes to get into HR. I did a video on it too. We have an HR degree route which is a University degree. If people want to go to a university, I would very much encourage people to do a business degree and select a few HR modules instead. Also, we have a CIPD institute in the UK - chartered institute of personnel development. They offer qualifications that are offered directly by them and approved training centres. There are levels to be completed and then you become a chartered HR member as one example. Another way is experience and assessment of your experience is also taken into account so you don’t have to complete any qualifications. Many organisations in the U.K. simply state on their job adverts a CIPD or HR qualification desirable rather than essential. I would encourage anyone to consider an HR apprenticeship route as you work, get paid, get qualifications this way paid by the organisation. This is how it is at least in the U.K. Any qualification can indeed look good on your CV, shows you are interested in a relevant field. But if you can get into HR, progress without it, it is isn’t an essential requirement then I wouldn’t do it. I moved to HR and started in my first HR role with no formal HR qualification in place. All I had my law degree, experience as a paralegal who advised on employment law which I used to transfer to HR (I didn’t want to become a lawyer in the end). I did a basic level 3 HR course to understand the HR filed a bit more for my own benefit rather than because I needed it to work in HR. So is this an essential or desirable requirement where you live? Let’s start from this question first.

[@littlebanana6425]

@@SanjaWilliams I currently live in Malaysia. And soon will be travelling to Johannesburg, South Africa for a HR position as offered by a Tech company since my graduation from university last year. Unfortunately, what I pursued during my tertiary education was Business Administration. In comparison, I might not have strong advantages to those who specialise in HR studies since I took some of the HR related subjects (Recruitment, resourcing, etc) as my elective/minor subjects. Hence, am looking to go for some professional HR certification that could help me to build a more structural and comprehensive understanding to function as a good HR personnel. I'm not sure if the HR certification such as SHRM-CP is important as for HR personnel at Africa. But it's definitely neither essential need nor required for Malaysia's HR employees before becoming a qualified HR individual regardless of big corporation or those SMEs (Small and medium-sized enterprises) By the way, thanks for sharing a lot on how things work in the UK. 👍

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@littlebanana6425 let me think about my further suggestions. The company that’s hired you, would they pay for it or would you have to pay for it yourself? Are you after a formally recognised qualification or simply to understand a holistic HR function and generalist vs specialist HR roles? In which case I can share all this with you.

[@littlebanana6425]

@@SanjaWilliams Will be paying by myself. I'm planning to pursue some HR certification for the purpose of self-enhancement after working for around a year or two, but not sure if it's really helpful for my career. The company that I work for don't require us to achieve those certification, I'm just doing it for myself, to have a more depth understanding towards how HR functions.

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@littlebanana6425 ok, I’ll come back to you with my further suggestions. As you work internationally, let’s make sure you complete an internationally recognised qualification. I know CIPD is, so check out their website for now. You also have AHRI in Australia. www.ahri.com.au www.cipd.co.uk Also think about a masters in HR as another way to get some HR qualification. If you see level 7 in the U.K., it’s normally equivalent to a masters in the U.K. You can also contact both CIPD, AHRI and see what they suggest as one more option.

[@sakshibansal1504]

great video!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Sakshi. Do you work in HR or interested in HR and exploring more about it?

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@deeptijignesh123]

Hi Sanja, I stumbled upon your video and definitely had great insights. I am currently working as Leave Analyst (specialist) with few years of HR Generalist experience as well. What would be your recommendation towards growth progression?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Deepti, thank you for a lovely comment. What does Leave Analyst do? Do you analyse attrition rates, exit interviews etc? In terms of growth progression, I would focus on general data, not just reporting data but how to analyse it and suggest recommendations. This is a gap in my view as most data teams just do reporting. I would also focus on business analysis and seek to develop this skillset too. In general terms I often see Workforce Planning as a great team to work in with your skillset. You can eventually become a head of workforce planning, then resourcing too. So if you see you start from one place and diversify your skillset to become a generalist with a strong focus in a few areas. If you don’t have many opportunities where you work, see if you can create them for yourself. For example by crafting a data dashboard for departments with relevant people data. Hope this helps. You can always book a call with me if you wish to discuss further - www.focusyourself.co.uk Best wishes Sanja

[@deeptijignesh123]

@@SanjaWilliams Leave Analyst manages and coordinates leave cases end-to-end. Employees going out on maternity leave, disability etc.

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@deeptijignesh123 I see. It sounds like a generalist HR adviser to me. That’s why I am not fond of job titles as they are misleading to me.

[@deeptijignesh123]

@@SanjaWilliams Yes, sort of but specializing in specific (leave) field. Thank you for your prompt response and will consider your recommendations. ❤️

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@tungumungu]

Hi Sanja, Nice video on HRBP. After pursuing MBA HR, I am pursuing certificate courses from AIHR. Are AIHR certificates a good addition to the resume?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Tushar, do you live in Australia? I find that yes having these additional accreditations such as CIPD for us in the UK, or AIHR in Australia it does help. However, if you are doing an MBA HR sometimes these courses are already accredited so you get it by default. Is your course accredited by any HR institute?

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[@auroramothergoddess]

How did you attain this remote hr job ? Also how long have you worked in a remote position ?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Donna. I have worked for this organisation for nearly 5 years. Due to the pandemic I was able to work from home and now balance home and officer as per my own schedule. I think most office positions going forward will be fully remote or hybrid anyway.

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@dayaratedr3934]

Hi Sanja, that's a great video. I'm currently working as HRBP in India. I would like to know about the HR courses which are accepted globally? Also could you share your thoughts on AIHR, how good is it? TIA, Good day 😊

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Daya, hope you are well. Thank you for your feedback and watching. Yes of course. CIPD (chartered institute for personnel development in the U.K.) and AHRI, have a mutual recognition agreement. I guess if you complete either of their courses, you will get a reputable qualification at the end of the day. You can read more about it here: www.cipd.co.uk/membership/grades/ahri-agreement#gref This is another interesting post www.cipd.co.uk/Community/discussion-forum/international/rest_of_europe_world/f/rest-of-europe-world/70994/cipd-qualifications-and-other-countries#gref www.ahri.com.au/ahri-membership/individual-membership/cipd-and-ahri/ I personally think that in terms of professional accreditation, credibility, professional dedication, continuous professional develop, up to date trends, research etc that we should aim to be part of a relevant institute. Most professions have their own institutes, marketing, engineering, finance, you name it. It does look good on your CV. However, I know many people in the U.K. who have ended up in HR, progressed well with no HR qualifications in place. I think that experience and exposure trump any qualification. HR is after all unregulated field and many manage to get in and progress with no qualifications. Masters in HR would be another option to explore rather than a course if you have an undergrad degree. If I was you and wanted an HR qualification internationally recognised, I would explore a masters in HR/business or level 7 CIPD/AHRI, which is equivalent to a postgraduate diploma (but it won’t be cheap). You also have a degree in HR so there is a proper well established profession, with university degrees, as well as HR courses offered by many training providers which give you relevant CIPD/AHRI accreditation. Over time they have become quite expensive in the U.K., I suspect the same pattern follows in Australia for AHRI. Were you thinking of emigrating to Australia? If you get AHRI accreditation of some sort, as per above, you can also apply for CIPD membership too. So it is a decent investment at the of the day, to be part of a community, and access to latest data, research and trends. You can also get HR trends for free on KPMG, pwc, Deloitte, E&Y websites, they publish HR reports every year that I often use and refer to. So you can really maintain your CPD for free this way too. home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2019/11/future-of-hr-2020-key-insights.html I had a career change from law to HR in 2011 so I did a CIPD course level 3 and the level 7 for my own benefit really as I wanted to understand the HR field and expertise. Hope this helps. Best wishes. S

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@faisaletastar5149]

Hi, thanks for sharing your experience with us. Which course do you suggest to cover all HR aspects in general? noting that no former HR background as I'm a B.SC graduate. Thank you

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I suggest that you explore HRM - HR Management as it’s a general course. As you have a degree, I would encourage you to do level 7 CIPD or Masters in HRM. There is no need for you to do level 3 or level 5 CIPD. I did level 3 and then level 7. Skipped level 5. I have a law degree and they were happy to accept me on level 7. Where do you live before I suggest further?

[@faisaletastar5149]

@@SanjaWilliams Thanks for your response, I currently live in Saudi Arabia, however, I intend to move to a different country in 4 or 5 years in hope of making my own business, therefore, this could be the last station, my new role in HR department will be Talent & OD specialist or HRIS Analyst depending on skills & knowledge I have acquired during my Training period, but I'm with your opinion having HR general knowledge rather than dedicating efforts to a certain area like Talent or Benefits. What I like is linking HR buzzles to understand how can I contribute and innovate to add value to my Company & Directors who see current HR department as inactive. Company are willing to support me paying courses fee. Thanks for your time :)

[@faisaletastar5149]

I can attend any online course btw. Thanks

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@faisaletastar5149 Hello again, this sound great. I like your plan and thinking. The company you work for seems to be open to ideas and suggestions so go for it and create experience for yourself. Why don't you book a coffee call with me to discuss in more detail and your options and then we can agree a structured support via a book a work coach on demand, I work like this with a few stand alone HR professionals who like to discuss with me their matters, we often review documents together, what they are working on, ideas etc on a weekly or bi weekly basis. www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online I have also created a digital store where I plan to upload weekly tools and toolkits I use in my role that you may find helpful too - www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online Best wishes Sanja

[@faisaletastar5149]

@@SanjaWilliams Hi, this is a great idea and I would love to have virtual coffee with you hhhh, I can do that either on Friday or Saturday. what do you think? I'm at GMT+3 zone, any options of available sessions time? Thanks

[@sushmasworld8442]

Hi, Today I came across this video, I have 13 years of experience as an HR Manager, and currently, I have an opportunity to work in an HRBP role. It's a food Industry, could you please help me how to give my best for this role as this has become a challenge for me. Please help me how to improve my skills and knowledge for this role.

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@sushmasworld8442 Hi. Congratulations on the new role. When do you start? Where do you live and work? I suggest you book a call with me and we can discuss further. I also run the Expert HRBP Academy. These are weekly sessions focusing on a technical aspects for of the role. More info here: www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing Book a call here: www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online If not, send me an email on [e-mail] and I can share more via email.

[@Mav0585]

I may have an offer for an HRBP role. I already have an MBA. Would any further specific education help me advance? Masters in HR? Other?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I hope the offer materialises soon. Congratulations in any event. If you already work in HR, have an MBA. I wouldn't do anything else for now. If you want and have time and money, then yes go for a master's in HR. Even psychology is a good combination. If you are in the UK you can complete CIPD courses and you have similar ones in the USA/Australia etc that are more HR specific. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more queries. Good luck.

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@hernandayolearyallda]

You never told us what time you typically finish work, or what the salary for an HRBP is, or how you became one?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi. I usually finish by 4. Fridays I finish by midday. Salary wise, I live and work in England - salaries for BPs go from £30k to over £100k. This does depend on what level you partner. If you partner exes and VPs you will earn between £60-£100k plus. Especially if you work in financial sector, they pay a lot. I was an employment law paralegal, I have a law degree. I then met many HR professionals and loved what they did. So I transitioned to HR and never qualified as a lawyer.

[@hernandayolearyallda]

@@SanjaWilliams TY, did you make a video on why you didn't become a lawyer after all those years of study? Also I was looking around on your website, you got alot of good templates, how much for the whole set?

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@hernandayolearyallda Hello again. My first video here is about why I changed my career from law to HR. I would like to re do it again as I was quite nervous when I did it. In terms of templates, if you like them simply add them all to the card and you can buy them that way. I can give you a discount code if you wish. Speak soon.

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@hernandayolearyallda]

@@SanjaWilliams Sure give me the discount code.

[@shubhashreedaas1774]

@ Sanja Williams Hi Mam, thanks for this such insightful video. I am an HR business partner working in India at this moment and was looking forward to get clarity on similar job opportunities in UK. That's how i stumbled upon this video. Looking forward to more of similar informative videos. 👍

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Shubhashree. I do try to publish weekly and a few short videos here and there. Best wishes. S.

[@shubhashreedaas1774]

@@SanjaWilliams kindly let me know if i can get some guidance in future......i am looking forward to get similar opportunities and would like to know if any specific certification will help here

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@shubhashreedaas1774 Hi yes of course. I do have a website where you can book a call with me. I also have a digital store and offer an HR BP course. Have a look here www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online I do share my insights on a weekly basis, you can subscribe here www.focusyourself.co.uk Best wishes. S.

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@fuadbawahab7858]

Like it so much, thanks...

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Fuad. Do you work in HR?

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[@payaljain8969]

Hi Sanjana, pls share more info on how to have more efficient working style as Hr

[@SanjaWilliams]

Will do. That’s a great question. I’ll come back to you here.

[@payaljain8969]

@@SanjaWilliams Also if u can guide what sort of Data and documents u create at your level as HRBP , that will help us

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Payal, I have published a video on how to be effective in our jobs which you may find useful to watch. From an HR perspective, I tend to equip myself with latest updates across the organisation, external and internal, and bring this to my senior leadership team meeting or manager meetings attention for a discussion and creative thinking/predicting problems we need to solve, or exploring opportunities to recruit or do something more effectively in line with the business strategies. My departments like when I am up to date and keep them on their toes so we proactively manage challenges and opportunities relevant to them and wider business.

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@payaljain8969 in terms of data, I get on a monthly basis grievance data, disciplinaries data, attendance and sickness data, attrition, vacancies, recruitment updates if we have campaigns open. I pull it together in a pack and discuss at formal monthly meetings where I provide my views and guidance to either be aware of it or do something about it if I have any concerns.

[@payaljain8969]

@@SanjaWilliams Request you to please share the formats of the same and how you convert them as Monthly Progress Report

[@jonnymcgrath4816]

Hey, I am looking to become HR Business Partners in the future after I graduate. Can you please tell me what I have to start out/ what kind of internship I need before becoming HR Business Partners and how long does it took you before you become HR Business Partner.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Jonny, are you based in the UK? I suggest that you target large sector organisations as you will have more support and structured programmes. I would also encourage you to apply for HR grad schemes as they are often on a fast track to become senior leaders than someone who starts as an HR admin and works their way up (It takes longer). I am aware that Nestle have just advertised for their HR grad scheme in the UK, check it out.www.nestle.com/jobs/students-graduates Link to the HR grad scheme - nestle.apply.cappats.com/jobs/view/515 If you have queries - send a message to the recruiter - www.linkedin.com/in/charlotteparnell/ Are you active on LinkedIn? If not, I suggest that you create an account you will see lots of opportunities advertised there and you can message people directly who work for all these organisations you would like to be part of. My friend for example did a gap year at Disney in London, and after her graduation she rejoined them in a talent management role and really developed this way. Meanwhile, as you are still at Uni (what degree is it btw?), I would see to do internships to build relationships and connections this way, so if you follow relevant, ideally large sector organisations and apply for internship schemes, this would be great. Do not wait to graduate, do it as you do it to build your CV and demonstrate how you have developed yourself, how you were curious to learn about new industries and sectors. Also, if you are in the UK - check our civil service HR scheme and other grad schemes they offer, they are great I hear - www.faststream.gov.uk/human-resources/index.html Do you have a preferred sector or industry you would like to work in? I studied law and had a career change from law to HR in 2011, so I would say to be a true business partner where I am not doing any transactional activities it took me around 4/5 years. HR Business Partner is all about being able to influence, negotiate, suggest, create, lead on, have challenging conversations in a professional way, predicting issues by working with data, adding proactive value rather than reactive. Some HR professionals only deal with reactive matters, a problem happens and then you have to sort it out. With proactive side, you get to prevent it from taking place in the first place and continue to add value and bring a team, organisation to live to its vision and mission. So whenever you start working and if you want to develop evidence as to what you did and how you did it, start creating and leading on add value projects, initiatives, solve problems, enable etc and volunteer for projects and other activities that you know you speak about at your job interviews. It is all about your potential in a way and willingness to do this. If you ever need a chat with me, you can book a coffee call -www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online Best wishes Sanja

[@jonnymcgrath4816]

@@SanjaWilliams thanks for the reply and I am based at the US.

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@jonnymcgrath4816 Hi Jonny, I see, do you have HR grad schemes in the USA you could apply for? Consider international organisations as sometimes you get great secondments worldwide. I would also explore consultancies to be honest, such as KPMG, Deloitte, pwc, Accenture, E&Y, see (financial sector as well large sector organisations) as they often have great grad schemes to become a consultant, often in HR/people side as well. Even I am now looking at some of their opportunities.

[@jonnymcgrath4816]

@@SanjaWilliams What is HR grad schemes?

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@jonnymcgrath4816 Hi Jonny, it is a Human Resources graduate scheme for people who have completed a university degree. They are popular in the UK. We also have many apprenticeships for most industries (engineering, HR, law, journalism etc) for people who do not go to university who can work and earn and after 3 years they get a degree that is equivalent to a university degree.

[@jumelo02]

Thank you for the video! Very insightful I'm currently working as a recruiter and my work aspirations is to become an HRBP. Do you think it is hard to migrate from recruitment to HRBP? Or do you think HR admin role makes the transition easier? Thanks a lot!

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Juliana. Thank you for watching the video. Absolutely, it’s a lot harder to go from HR admin to HRBP (unless you do a traditional route of HR adviser, HR manager and then HRBP, it can take years for opportunities to come up). As a recruiter you are already working with a business, understand key roles and skillset, work closely with management team, developing stakeholder management expectations and skills, negotiate etc As a recruiter you can help or lead on creating recruitment plans, strategic workforce planning. Let me know if you have more questions. You can always book a coffee call with me for more - www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online Best wishes Sanja

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[@candiceramnarine6059]

Hi, are you interested in virtually mentoring and coaching?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Candice, hope you are well. Did you mean to book a one to one with me? Yes, I have a page where you can book a meeting with me. Please see below a link. I do get a fair amount of calls so I do needed a diary to manage it all. Speak soon. Sanja www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online

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[@kamila3211]

Hello, I'm currently looking to do a masters degree however I'm stuck between a human global resource management masters or a occupational psychology masters as I'm not exactly sure which is more beneficial

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Kamila, what undergrad degree did you complete? Are you in England/UK? I would say occupational psychology to be honest, it gives you such a credible qualification for understanding psychology in the workplace, well-being, selection and assessments of candidates, engagement, learning and development.

[@kamila3211]

@@SanjaWilliams I did a psychology degree 🙂 but I would hope to one day become head of hr but I'm guessing that is quite difficult

[@kamila3211]

@@SanjaWilliams and yes I'm in the uk

[@kamila3211]

@@SanjaWilliams I'm also looking to do a graduate scheme in hr after the masters

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@kamila3211 Hi Kamila, I like how you know what you want to do. What you are interested in is a great combination for working in HR and being a leader in this field. Why don’t you book a coffee call with me and we can discuss further? www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online

[@nancyk8763]

Would you please describe how you solved a severe conflict between departments?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Nancy. If there is a conflict between two departments this is technically outside the role of HRBP. This is for the executive team to deal with. So if you are seeing something that is not being addressed, I would escalate it to the relevant Exec lead. If it is two personalities clashing that has detrimental impact on their departments then the same should follow. An intervention would be needed to mediate. Is this what you are experiencing?

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[@talalbhlool4159]

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[@MuskanKumari-vv4mk]

Do people from BPS accredited organisational psychology also get a job in hrbp?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi Muskan, thank you for your comment. Organisational psychology is definitely a bonus skillset to work in HR, in any HR role. You will often see references that psychology and HR are closely linked as disciplines, so psychology graduates often end up working in HR if it helps. In order to progress to an HRBP, you would just need exposure, influencing managers/senior managers /leaders and creating/leading on initiatives and projects to generate relevant experience. For me an HRBP role is a key enabler between an organisational strategy and people strategy as a business often is not sure about activities they need to in order to bring the organisational strategy to life if this helps.

[@MuskanKumari-vv4mk]

@@SanjaWilliams thank you so much mam for the reply it helped me a lot...😊😊

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@MuskanKumari-vv4mk I think that if you have occupational psychology qualifications, or would like to have, you can develop behaviour competency frameworks, design job profiles, create assessments for junior and senior roles, lots of ideas really. I love psychology!

[@MuskanKumari-vv4mk]

@@SanjaWilliams thank you so much mam for this guidance...I am a psychology student from india and I want to do my major in organisational psychology from uk...your advice helped a lot...and you got a new subscriber....thanks again...☺️☺️

[@SanjaWilliams]

@@MuskanKumari-vv4mk always happy to help. I know it can be all intimidated when you are doing it all on your own. Thank you for subscribing.

[@alysssalyn]

I try not to be dependent on coffee before Noon.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Me too. I have started drinking decaf coffee and peppermint tea

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[@yasodhaappalanaidu11]

Do you vacancy in HR in Australia. My nephew has masters and he got the masters in Australia. Could you let me know if you or friends are looking vacancy in Australia

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi. I live and work in England. I am afraid I cannot comment on HR opportunities in Australia. I would encourage him to look on the LinkedIn, HR graduate schemes if these exist in Australia. Happy to signpost further if need be. Best wishes.

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[@privacy267]

new subscriber here,I want to go into HR will u be able to be my mentor

[@SanjaWilliams]

Thank you Jenise. If you wish to discuss it further you can always book a call with me here: www.focusyourself.co.uk/book-online

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@joomjung.r7549]

How to be HRBP?

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, yes indeed. At least how I do it as per my own experience.

[@SanjaWilliams]

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[@aaronwagner3951]

Definitely not USA manufacturing industry

[@SanjaWilliams]

I agree, manufacturing sector does require a different HR model in place.

[@SanjaWilliams]

Hi, I am just going through comments here as the video has done well. If you are still interested in an HRBP role, I wanted to let you know I have launched an HR Business Partner Academy, check out all details here - www.focusyourself.co.uk/plans-pricing