HR Advisory
That Delivers
Struggling with transformation initiatives that promise the world, only to fall short? Bridge the gap between vision and reality. Ensure your transformation plans work in the real world–not just on paper– with a focus on the people who bring it to life.
HR professionals
HR Transformation Services
Transformation isn’t just about systems or structures – it’s about enabling people to think, act, and lead differently. Go beyond guidance to practical solutions shaped by hands-on HR experience with 1000+ clients and insights from a 50,000 practitioner strong community. Choose what you need, when you need it with services available individually or bundled.
HR Strategy Facilitation
We help you craft an HR strategy, or retool one.
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HR Operating Model Design
We turn your strategic goals into operational abilities.
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HR Competency Mapping
We identify the skills and mindsets your team needs.
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HR Skills Development
We deliver tailored learning journeys for each HR role.
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Craft an HR Strategy, or retool an existing one, to align people, purpose, and performance. We help you:
- Sync business goals and market insights with workforce planning
- Connect leadership perspectives with HR practices & challenges
- Define opportunities, priorities, & action plans
Best for:
HR leaders who need clarity and focus to deliver business impact
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HR Operating Model DesignTurn your strategic goals into operational abilities with a fit-for-purpose HR Operating Model. We help you:
- Assess challenges, cultural dynamics and readiness for change
- Align HR service delivery to business direction, growth, & objectives
- Drive prioritization of services, capabilities, & investment
Best for:
HR leaders who need guidance building the structures to get results
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HR Competency MappingIdentify the critical skill set and mindset your team needs to execute and drive results. We help you:
- Link qualitative and quantitative data to address capability gaps
- Benchmark against peers and industry shifts to inform priorities
- Identify critical competencies to enable responsive, future-ready HR
Best for:
HR leaders who need to build capabilities to meet business demands
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HR Skills DevelopmentBring your strategy to life, drive its execution, and sustain business impact with an empowered, skilled team. We help you:
- Capture a 360 degree view of HR skills, strengths, and gaps
- Uncover cultural, structural, and process barriers to skill application
- Design and implement role-based learning pathways
Best for:
HR leaders who need targeted training content for upskilling
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Not sure where to start?
That’s okay.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. Whether you need a fresh perspective or full support, our services flex to fit your needs. Choose one, mix and match, or partner with us for transformation. We’ll help you cut through the noise, building a plan that moves you toward the outcomes that matter most.
Unlock your HR Potential
AIHR advisory services are always relevant, evolving, and leading-edge. We leverage experience gained through 1000+ clients, 50,000 HR professionals, and thought leadership partners who share insights, challenges, and solutions to stay ahead of emerging trends and innovations.
The AIHR Advantage
We meet you where you are in the transformation process. Whether you’re just getting started or need to identify what’s not working, leverage advisory services that are practical, adaptable, and deeply attuned to the realities of today’s HR organizations.
The Brightest HR Minds for Your HR Projects
Dr. Dieter Veldsman is AIHR’s Chief HR Scientist and former Group CHRO with 18+ years of global leadership experience. A strategic advisor, award-winning practitioner, and academic, he helps executive teams future-proof HR through evidence-based people strategies, organizational design, and thought leadership on the future of work.
Dr. Marna van der Merwe leads Thought Leadership at AIHR, combining 15+ years of HR expertise with deep research in Talent and Career Management. A registered Organizational Psychologist and global speaker, she helps HR leaders align people strategy with business impact and build sustainable employee experience strategies.
Erik van Vulpen is the Founder and Dean of AIHR, the world’s leading platform for HR upskilling. A global expert in AI-driven HR, people analytics, and HR innovation, he empowers organizations to build future-ready HR capabilities that drive strategic, data-informed, and technology-enabled business outcomes.
Suhail Ramkilawan is a Senior Solutions Advisor at AIHR with 10+ years of experience in HR and consulting. A specialist in assessment strategy, talent management, and HR capability building, he advises organizations on aligning people strategy, skills, and technology to accelerate business and HR transformation.
Wihan de Wet is an Organizational Psychologist and HR professional with global consulting and corporate experience. As AIHR’s HR Expert Lead, he helps organizations turn proven HR practices into actionable solutions. A former KPMG Associate Director, he specializes in organizational development, leadership development, and HR transformation.
Lily Tronciu is a learning & development expert who designs impactful learning programs for global HR organizations. With a background in learning strategy, organizational capability building, and digital learning transformation, she supports organizations in building sleek, engaging, and accessible HR learning ecosystems that drive long-term growth.
Annelise Pretorius is AIHR’s Psychometrics and Assessments Expert, specializing in designing and delivering learning and skills assessments for HR functions across industries. With over a decade of experience in psychometry, human behavior, and people data, she helps HR teams assess capabilities, identify development priorities, and strengthen learning impact through evidence-based, practical guidance.
Hear it from our customers
“AIHR’s guidance provided invaluable insights into our HR competency levels, enabling us to align more effectively with business needs. Their expertise in assessing our HR maturity levels and optimising our operating model efficiency transformed our approach, offering clear direction on where to focus and to develop our HR strategy, to drive tangible business results.”
Lauren Du Preez Chief People Officer
“The AIHR team took the time to truly understand us, they crafted a journey that’s not just exciting, but purpose-built to grow the HR muscle we need; from sharper analytical thinking to future-fit decision making, enabling us to lead in a transforming business!”
Charlene Lawrence Senior Manager – Talent Optimisation
What is HR Transformation?
HR Transformation is the process of redesigning how HR creates value for the business. It can involve clarifying HR strategy, redesigning the operating model, strengthening HR capabilities, improving ways of working, and enabling HR teams to deliver more strategic impact.
How does AIHR Advisory support HR transformation?
AIHR Advisory helps organizations move from ambition to execution. We support HR leaders with practical services across HR strategy, operating model design, competency mapping, and skills development, helping teams clarify priorities, address barriers, and build the capabilities needed to deliver lasting impact.
Which service is right for me?
Many organizations know they need to improve or transform HR, but are not yet sure where to start. Book a call with our advisory team, using the form below, to discuss your goals, challenges, and current state. We’ll help you identify the right next step, whether that is one focused service or a broader transformation plan.
How does the 5SL HR Effectiveness Model support AIHR Advisory?
AIHR Advisory uses the 5SL HR Effectiveness Model as a structured lens to diagnose what enables or limits HR impact. The model helps assess whether HR has the strategic, structural, capability, stakeholder, systems, and leadership foundations needed to deliver business value.
This helps our advisory team identify what is working, where gaps exist, and which priorities will have the greatest impact, whether through HR strategy, operating model design, competency mapping, skills development, or broader HR transformation support.
Who are your experts?
AIHR Advisory is led by experienced HR consultants, researchers, and subject matter experts with hands-on HR experience in medium-sized and large organizations. They bring expertise across HR strategy, transformation, operating models, capability development, organizational effectiveness, and people analytics.
How can I start?
You can book a consultation with our advisory team to discuss your goals, challenges, and current HR priorities. From there, we’ll help you understand the best next step and identify the service or support model that fits your organization.
Do I have to commit to a full transformation project?
No. AIHR Advisory services can be used individually or bundled together depending on your needs. You can start with one focused service, such as HR strategy facilitation or operating model design, or work with us on a broader transformation journey.
Let’s discuss your project
Do you have an HR transformation project you wish to discuss with an expert? We’re here for you.
On the contrary, do you wish to assess your organization’s situation and HR practices? Let’s get on a call. Our SME team will provide an assessment of your current situation in regard to your HR strategy.
