From HR Generalist to Valued Partner to the Business

  • 25
  • April 2025
    Friday
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT

    Duration:  90  Mins

Level

Intermediate

Webinar ID

IQW25D0443

  • Strategic vs. Tactical HR in Action: Compare two real-world HR professionals: one who operates strategically and remains stuck in a tactical role. Learn what sets them apart.
  • Why Some HR Professionals Struggle to Advance: Identify common roadblocks preventing HR professionals from stepping into a strategic role and how to overcome them.
  • What Sets Exemplary HR Professionals Apart: Value the key behaviors and mindsets distinguishing top-performing HR professionals from their average counterparts.
  • The Building Strategic Relationships Model: Gain insights into the Building Your Strategic Relationships framework and how to apply it in your organization.
  • The Growth Mindset for Strategic HR: Discover three critical behavior sets that drive strategic thinking, business alignment, and continuous improvement.
  • The Communication Mindset for Influence: Learn three essential behavior sets that enhance your ability to build credibility, collaborate with business leaders, and drive change.
  • Practical Steps to Start Building Strategic Partnerships: Walk away with actionable strategies to elevate your role, gain influence, and secure a seat at the decision-making table.

Overview of the webinar

HR professionals are often caught in a cycle of administrative tasks, compliance management, and employee relations. While these are critical functions, they overshadow HR’s true potential as a strategic driver of business achievements.

So, how do you elevate your role from tactical execution to a trusted business partner?

In this 90-minute webinar, HR expert and author Dr. Gary DePaul will walk you through the transformation process, sharing insights from his upcoming 2025 book, Reimagine Strategic HR. You’ll learn six key behaviors that set Strategic HR Professionals (SHR) apart and how to build the right relationships, mindsets, and skills to make a lasting business impact.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A clear roadmap for shifting from a transactional to a strategic HR role.
  • Real-world examples of HR professionals who successfully evolved into business influencers.
  • A deep dive into the two mindsets enabling HR to create value beyond traditional HR functions.
  • Actionable steps to develop partnerships, align with business goals, and demonstrate HR’s impact on organizational success.

Regardless of your current position, this session will help you position yourself as an indispensable partner who supports the business and drives meaningful outcomes.

Who should attend?

  • HR Generalists
  • HR Business Partners (HRBPs)
  • HR Managers & Senior HR Managers
  • HR Directors & VPs of HR
  • Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs)
  • Talent Development Specialists
  • Organizational Development (OD) Professionals
  • Learning & Development (L&D) Managers
  • Employee Relations Specialists
  • Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy Leaders
  • Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Managers
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leaders
  • Compensation & Benefits Managers
  • People Operations Leaders
  • Change Management Professionals
  • Business Leaders Who Oversee HR Functions

These professionals will benefit from learning how to transition from tactical HR tasks to a strategic partnership role, aligning HR with business goals and influencing key decisions.

Why should you attend?

Do you feel stuck in the day-to-day grind of transactional HR work, longing to play a more strategic role in your organization? You’re not alone! The good news is you can break out of this cycle.

In this 90-minute webinar, Dr. Gary DePaul will provide the insights, tools, and strategies you need to shift from an HR administrator to a trusted business partner. You’ll learn why many HR professionals struggle to gain strategic influence and, more importantly, how to overcome those barriers to play a critical role in business decision-making.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Recognize what keeps HR stuck in a transactional role—and how to break free.
  • Learn how top HR professionals position themselves as strategic business partners.
  • Discover key behaviors and mindsets that drive influence at the leadership level.
  • Gain practical steps to align HR with business goals and secure a voice in strategy.

HR is a powerful driver of business success, but only when professionals are equipped with the right tools and know how to demonstrate their value. Whether in HR or any role that develops the workforce, this session will give you actionable insights to elevate your impact and shape your organization’s future.

Faculty - Mr.Gary A. DePaul, PhD

Why I Do What I Do: I am passionate about empowering professionals like you to be exceptional at leadership and drive positive change. In today's complex world, organizations need leadership to inspire, build resilient teams, and achieve impactful results.  That's where I come in.

Likewise, I help HR professionals elevate their value by becoming more strategic. Too many are stuck completing transactional and tactical work but have little guidance on contributing to business strategy.

How I Help You Lead:

Leadership Development: My keynotes, books, and workshops equip professionals like you with the tools and strategies to lead with purpose, authenticity, and impact.

Strategic HR: I help HR professionals elevate their value by becoming more strategic partners, contributing to business strategy and talent development.

Additional Expertise:

UNCC Faculty: As a dedicated adjunct professor, I guide the next generation of leaders.

Unlabeled Leadership Podcast: Join my podcast for inspiring interviews and practical leadership insights.

Research-Based Approach: My work is grounded in evidence-based practices, ensuring you receive impactful strategies.

Credits

ComplianceIQ is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for [1.5] PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org

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