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Human Resources

HR Service Delivery and HR Shared Services

Modern HR functions deliver services through combinations of self-service, shared services centres, centres of expertise and HR business partners. This course covers HR operating models, designing and running HR shared services, service catalogues and SLAs, case management, HR technology and automation, and continuous improvement.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Inefficient HR administration frustrates employees and takes time away from strategic work. This course helps you design efficient, employee-centred HR service delivery.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses operating model case studies, process mapping, service design workshops and KPI exercises.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain HR operating models and service delivery options
  • Design HR shared services and tiered support
  • Develop service catalogues and service-level agreements
  • Map and improve HR processes
  • Use HR technology, self-service and automation
  • Measure service quality and employee experience
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • HR operations and shared services managers
  • HR directors
  • HR process and systems specialists
  • HR transformation leads
  • HR team leaders
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • HR operating models
  • Shared services design
  • Service management
  • Process improvement
  • HR technology
  • Service metrics
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1HR Operating Models

  1. 09:00–09:54Three-pillar model and alternatives
  2. 09:54–10:48Role of shared services
  3. 10:48–11:00Employee experience focus
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Employee experience focus (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Operating model assessment
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Current model review

Day 2Designing HR Shared Services

  1. 09:00–09:54Scope and services
  2. 09:54–10:48Tiered support
  3. 10:48–11:00Location and organisation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Location and organisation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Business case
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Shared services design

Day 3Service Management

  1. 09:00–09:54Service catalogues
  2. 09:54–10:48SLAs and KPIs
  3. 10:48–11:00Case management
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Case management (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Knowledge bases
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Service catalogue

Day 4Processes and Technology

  1. 09:00–09:54Process mapping and standardisation
  2. 09:54–10:48Self-service portals
  3. 10:48–11:00Automation and chatbots
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Automation and chatbots (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Data quality
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: HR automation

Day 5Performance and Improvement

  1. 09:00–09:54Measuring service quality
  2. 09:54–10:48Employee feedback
  3. 10:48–11:00Continuous improvement
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Continuous improvement (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Change management
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: HR service delivery plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Istanbul 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Rome 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Singapore 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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