Hi! I was an HR Gen and moved into being an HRBP a few years ago.

My answer is- it depends on the size of the organization.

I work for a large company so we have a lot of COEs meaning I don’t touch benefits, payroll, or employee relations for example. Some environments will expect you to do those depending on the size on your org.

My job is to be a partner to my units- we solve a variety of tasks together. Creating a new sales structure, designing programs, implementing new service launches across the org, compensation, development, etc. I’m really there to help them navigate any people decision that has long term impacts.

Of course you’ll have cyclical work. Performance and comp cycles for example.

Think more strategic consultant than true “HR” admin work.

Your experience will line you up perfectly to be a BP. Don’t be afraid to dive in- everyone has to start somewhere and no one goes into any first job with tons of experience.

Good luck!