Ian Hunter is a founding partner of Orion Partners. He has worked for a number of leading management consultancies, including Accenture and AT Kearney and has been an HR Director in two blue chip organizations. Jane Saunders is one of the founding partners of Orion Partners. Jane is an experienced international consultant, with significant experience in the area of HR Strategy and Transformation. Allan Boroughs, a partner with Orion Partners, has an extensive track record in the design and delivery of HR information technology spanning a 15 year period. Simon Constance is a senior consultant at Orion Partners. Simon has hands-on business development, HR transformation consulting and operational management experience.

• Chapter 1 The Evolution of HR; Part 1 The HR Business Partner Model in Practice; Chapter 2 The HR BP Role; Chapter 3 The Role of the Shared Service Centre; Chapter 4 The Role of the HR Centre of Excellence; Chapter 5 The Role of Outsourcing; Chapter 6 What Does this Mean for the Line Manager?; Part 2 HR Technology – the Business Partner Toolkit; Chapter 7 The HR BP and Technology; Chapter 8 Integrated Solutions or ‘Best of Breed’; Chapter 9 Functional Scope and Business Requirements; Chapter 10 The Business Case for Technology Investment; Part 3 Completing the Jigsaw; Chapter 11 The Role of the HR BP – The Line Manager’s Viewpoint; Chapter 12 Measurement for Success; Chapter 13 Capabilities for Successful Business Partnering; Chapter 14 Developing the HR BP; Chapter 15 Selection and Career Management for Business Partners; Chapter 16 Lessons Learnt Implementing the HR BP Model;

'A detailed, useful and practical guide to realizing the potential of HR in any organization.' Brian Wishart, European Head of Organizational Development, BP Group 'Lots of brilliant insights.' Anna Cotton, Head of Service Delivery, HR Shared Services, Exel PLC 'The book is laid out and written in a well structured and easy to follow manner... if you are thinking of moving to an HR Business Partner model, or are struggling to make an impact in a BP structure, this book could be a way to help you plan the changes you need and to get the buy-in required to move forward.' Ratings: Would you recommend it? : Yes ' HRZone