Human Resources as a Strategic Business Partner Mile High Adventure – Ascend the HR Summit Mile High SHRM Chapter 2015 HR Conference Amy Shoemaker, Founder January 23, 2015

Invitation to Executive Suite Tell me What I CAN do! Bring Solutions, not Problems Help me Grow the Business What can you Stop Doing? What can you do at A, B, C level? Discussion: If you received this feedback, how would you respond?

Competencies to Get Invitation Influence Visibility Trust Relationship Management Succession Planning Acumen: Business Financial Strategic

Business Case Turnover - most costly drain on bottom line 60% leave when economy improves 45% job satisfaction 72% leave, not recognized Saratoga Institute Survey

Impact on Business of HR Support Corporate Executive Board, Leadership Council

Effectiveness of HR Strategic Partnership 17,000 managers; 3,700 HR Professionals

Competencies to Get Invitation – Business Drivers Influence Visibility Trust Relationship Management Succession Planning Acumen: Business Financial Strategic Industry Data and Market Trends Language of Board Room

Organization Lifestyle - Compensation Start Up – lower salary & % of business; tech High Growth – pay above market for talent; RSB unknown to #2 market share in 2 years Stable – at market or slightly below; manufacturing Decline – lower salary and merit increases to avoid reduction in force; newspaper

Competencies to Get Invitation Influence Visibility Trust Relationship Management Succession Planning Acumen: Business Financial Strategic Business Leaders Come for Advise Prior to Action Valuable Ideas and Solutions MBWA Challenge Status Quo Change

Competencies to Get Invitation Influence Visibility Trust Relationship Management Succession Planning Acumen: Business Financial Strategic HR Department Brand Meeting before the Meeting Future Talent Support Your Idea Neutral Against Your Idea

Human Resource Department Brand Share with 3-4 participants: What is your Human Resource Department’s Brand or Reputation? What are your Strengths and Opportunities? What impact does your organization needs have on your HR Department priorities? What would you like your brand to be? How do you close any gaps?

Competencies to Get Invitation Influence Visibility Trust Relationship Management Succession Planning Acumen: Business Financial Strategic Questions to Ponder: 2 ideas that came to you 1 thing you will try as a result

HR as a Strategic Business Partner Amy L Shoemaker, PHR, EMBA, Certified Master Coach President and Owner Amy Shoemaker Partnerships, LLC amy@shoemakerpartnerships.com Website: www.shoemakerpartnerships.com Phone: 303-993-2364 Tell Kurt Siemers Strategic HR story