Part 4: RACI Table for HRBP, HREP, and COE

03 Feb 2026, Singapore: With reference to my previous article Part 1 HR Partner Competency Model, Part 2 Evolution of HR Partner competency Model and Part 3 Job Description & Competencies for HRBP, HREP, & COE - I will be using the RACI table to differential HRBP, HREP, and COE area of accountability.

A RACI table is a project management tool used to define and clarify roles and responsibilities for tasks or deliverables, ensuring accountability and preventing communication gaps. It maps out who is Responsible (does the work), Accountable (owns the result), Consulted (provides input), and Informed (receives updates). 

RACI table: HRBP vs HREP vs COE

Legend:

• R = Responsible (does the work)
• A = Accountable (owns final decision)
• C = Consulted (provides input)
• I = Informed (kept aware)

1) Strategic Workforce & Business Topics

Activity	HRBP	HREP	COE
Workforce strategy & planning	A/R	I	C
Org design & restructuring	A/R	I	C
Succession planning	A/R	I	C
Talent review (9-box, HiPo)	A/R	I	C
Leadership coaching	R	I	C
Business change management	A/R	I	C

HRBP is strategic owner.

2) Talent & People Processes

Activity	HRBP	HREP	COE
Hiring strategy & workforce demand	A/R	I	C
Recruitment execution	C	R	A (policy/process)
Performance management framework	C	I	A/R
Annual performance cycle execution	R	C	A
Learning needs analysis	C	I	A/R
Leadership development programs	C	I	A/R

COE designs; HRBP applies in business; HREP executes locally.

3) Employee Relations & Compliance

Activity	HRBP	HREP	COE
Disciplinary & grievance cases	C	A/R	C
Investigations	C	A/R	C
Labor law compliance	I	R	A
Union / works council relations	C	R	A
Policy interpretation	C	R	A

HREP is front-line case handler; COE owns policy/legal interpretation.

4) Rewards & Compensation

Activity	HRBP	HREP	COE
Compensation strategy	C	I	A/R
Annual merit / bonus planning	R	C	A
Salary benchmarking	C	I	A/R
Job architecture / grading	C	I	A/R
Benefits design	I	R (admin)	A

COE owns design; HRBP manages business alignment.

5) Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

Activity	HRBP	HREP	COE
Onboarding & offboarding	I	A/R	C
Employee queries & case management	I	A/R	C
Payroll & benefits administration	I	R	A (policy)
HR systems & data management	I	R	A
HR analytics & reporting	C	R	A

HREP is employee-facing service delivery.

 6) Culture, DEI, Engagement

Activity	HRBP	HREP	COE
Culture & engagement strategy	C	I	A/R
Engagement survey design	I	I	A/R
Engagement action plans	R	C	A
DEI framework & policy	I	I	A/R

COE designs frameworks; HRBP drives business adoption.

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