This cheat sheet compares strategic HR and operational HR across key dimensions such as purpose, scope, decision-making, and metrics. It is designed for HR professionals who want to clearly distinguish between long-term, value-creating HR work and day-to-day HR execution.
Included in this resource:
- Side-by-side comparison of strategic HR and operational HR across purpose, scope, and time horizon
- Overview of decision-making levels associated with strategic and operational HR
- Examples of core activities performed in strategic HR and operational HR roles
- Risks associated with neglecting either strategic or operational HR
- Sample metrics and KPIs used to measure effectiveness at each level
