1

Strategic Business Partnership

Whether business leaders view this HRBP as a trusted strategic advisor or an HR administrator.

Exceeds

Business leaders proactively bring people strategy questions to them. HR perspective is factored into business decisions.

Meets

Business leaders engage with HR guidance. Partnership is functional.

Below

Business leaders avoid or route around HR. HRBP is not seen as a strategic resource.

Example review phrases

  • "VP of Engineering said: 'I talk to them before making any hiring or organizational decision—they catch things I miss.'"
  • "They're in every business planning conversation, not just the HR process ones."
2

Talent & Performance Management

Quality of support for performance management, promotion, and talent development.

Exceeds

Performance calibration is rigorous and fair. Promotion decisions are well-documented. Talent risks are identified early.

Meets

Performance management processes run smoothly. Promotions are supported.

Below

Performance management is inconsistent. Promotion decisions are poorly documented.

Example review phrases

  • "Calibration session they facilitated resulted in the most consistent promotion decisions in 3 cycles—engineering leads specifically noted the improvement."
3

Employee Relations

Quality and timeliness of employee relations case handling.

Exceeds

ER cases are handled promptly, fairly, and in a way that maintains trust with both employees and managers.

Meets

ER cases are resolved within expected timelines. Handling is professional.

Below

ER cases linger. Handling is inconsistent. Trust is damaged.

Example review phrases

  • "Three complex ER cases this half—all resolved in a way both parties felt was fair. That outcome is not easy to achieve."
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