Unit 32: Strategic Human Resource Management
Align workforce strategy with corporate goals—macro talent planning, succession, and organisational capability building.
What is Unit 32 — Strategic Human Resource Management?
The Strategic Human Resource Management (Unit 32) unit elevates HR from administrative function to strategic partner at Level 5.
Learners produce a Macro Workforce & Talent Planning Report linking people strategy to competitive advantage.
This module is essential for HR managers, consultants, and general managers overseeing large teams.
Core Strategic Value
- •Workforce Planning: Forecast supply, demand, and skills gaps at scale.
- •Talent Strategy: Design succession, retention, and employer brand plans.
- •HR Metrics: Use analytics to inform board-level people decisions.
What You Will Study
This unit develops practical, industry-aligned competencies across 4 core learning modules:
1. SHRM Models & Strategic Alignment
Compare best-fit, best-practice, and resource-based SHRM models
Align HR strategy with corporate and international strategy
Evaluate HR’s role in mergers and organisational redesign
Assess high-performance work systems
2. Workforce & Talent Analytics
Conduct workforce segmentation and skills inventories
Plan recruitment pipelines and employer value propositions
Design succession and leadership development programmes
Model demographic and automation impacts on labour supply
3. Performance, Reward & Employee Relations
Integrate performance management with strategic KPIs
Evaluate executive reward and incentive governance
Manage collective relations and international HR challenges
Promote wellbeing and inclusive culture at scale
4. Talent Planning Report Assessment
Analyse macro HR environment for chosen organisation
Recommend three-year people strategy with investment case
Define HR dashboards and accountability structures
Critically evaluate implementation risks and mitigations
Structure & Parameters
Assessment Policies & Logistics
Submission Windows
Internal and external assessment deadlines follow Pearson BTEC session calendars. Confirm key dates with ICT Business School at enrollment.
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