HR Transformation

Enhancing the people function by aligning the people strategy, process design, and technology solutions to optimize performance and better support the business

We help you energize your business by supporting your people. HR should not stand alone as a function. Rather, it should work across the organization to drive business results, engagement, and innovation. We help organizations build an efficient HR operating model and delivery team where people and technology work as one.

Backed by industry expertise and benchmarking, we assist with every stage of the transformation, from planning and design to implementation. We take a holistic approach to transformation, streamlining or standardizing HR processes to identify the technology and tools needed, and ensuring that your People function is set up for success.

HR should not stand alone as a function

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April 17, 2025
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HR Transformation Services

Our consulting experts provide solutions tailored to your organization’s unique needs in the following areas:

HR Optimization & Strategic Workforce Planning

We guide our clients to optimize their People function and enable strategic workforce planning activities that align to business objectives and support long-term talent needs.

 

HR & Payroll Operating Model Design & Implementation

Assisting you in designing and implementing an integrated HR and payroll operating model that aligns people, process, and technology and improves overall effectiveness.

 

Payroll Design & Optimization

We assist our clients in optimizing payroll processes & systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and ensure compliant payroll operations are in place to support your organization’s success.

 

HR/HCM Role & Process Design

Helping you thoughtfully define HR roles and design HCM processes to streamline activities and maximize the effectiveness of your People function.

 

HR Operational Efficiency, Performance, & Reporting

We define and enhance HR operational performance and reporting capabilities to provide critical insights and drive improved decision-making processes across the HR function.

 

Workday HCM Design & Implementation

Guiding your organization through the design and implementation of Workday HCM solutions to optimize HR operations and enhance the end-to-end employee experience.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HR transformation?

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HR transformation involves reimagining and redesigning HR processes, roles, technologies (including AI) and service delivery models to shift HR from a transactional support function to a strategic business enabler. At Protiviti, HR transformation includes aligning people strategy, process design and technology to optimize performance and support enterprise-wide goals.

Why do organizations take on HR transformations?

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Organizations undertake HR transformation to modernize HR and align it with business strategy. This shift helps HR become a strategic partner, improving workforce planning, employee experience and operational efficiency. It also helps address challenges like outdated systems, lack of automation and limited self-service, which can increase costs and reduce agility. In today’s environment of rapid technological change and looming talent shortages, HR transformation equips organizations with the tools and capabilities to attract, retain and develop the right skills for the future. Ultimately, it creates capacity for HR to focus on high-impact initiatives that support growth, innovation and long-term success.

What are the benefits of aligning people strategies with business goals?

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Aligning people strategies with business goals is a central focus of HR transformation. It delivers benefits like improved organizational performance, stronger employee engagement, higher productivity, better talent retention and greater adaptability to market shifts. Through HR transformation, these outcomes become scalable and sustainable across the enterprise.

What steps are involved in an HR transformation initiative?

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HR transformation typically involves assessing current HR capabilities, defining a future-state vision aligned with business goals, implementing modern processes and technologies and continuously monitoring progress. As part of HR transformation, Protiviti also helps HR and People teams ensure they have the right talent and skills in place to support strategic change.

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