Strategy · HR glossary

Centre of Excellence

An HR centre of excellence is a specialist group that develops expertise, policies or programmes in a particular field, such as rewards or learning. It supports consistent approaches across the organisation.

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Example

A compensation centre of excellence designs job-evaluation methods and pay-review guidance while local HR teams support their application.

What to keep in mind

The title does not guarantee expertise or effective service. Clarify decision rights and how specialist advice connects with business partners and shared services to avoid conflicting guidance or slow approvals.

Centre of Excellence

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