Executive Summary

Businesses thrive when they hire the right people, retain top performers, and release those who do not align with their goals. HR continues to be seen as a cost center because its process and system efforts don’t translate into business outcomes.

This whitepaper introduces R7, an outcome-driven HR business framework that speaks the language of CEOs and boards, and HRizza, a comprehensive process and systems framework enabling HR teams to deliver R7 outcomes. Together, they transform HR into a strategic driver of business success.

Problem Statement

Despite massive investments in HR processes, systems, and transformation programs, HR continues to be perceived as an administrative function rather than a business enabler. Why?

1. Business leaders care about outcomes (e.g. revenue, performance, talent quality), not HR operational details.
2. HR often doubles down on systems (HRizza) but misses linking them to measurable business outcomes (R7).
3. Without this connection, even the most advanced HR setups are dismissed as cost centers.

R7 Framework: The Business Language of HR

R7 defines seven clear HR outcomes that directly align with business success:

HRizza Framework: The HR Process & System Engine

HRizza defines 7 pillars and 37 categories covering the processes, systems, and adoption strategies required to run an effective HR function.

HRizza is the how – enabling HR to operationalize processes efficiently, adopt the right technologies, and generate data for decision-making.

The Relationship: R7 is the WHAT. HRizza is the HOW

Think of R7 as the strategic goals HR must deliver—what the business cares about most. HRizza, on the other hand, is the toolkit and engine room—how HR gets things done. Without R7, HR lacks direction. Without HRizza, HR lacks execution. Together, they bring alignment between HR’s actions and business expectations.

For each R7 pillar (outcome), HRizza provides the processes, systems, and data to deliver it. Examples:

• Recruit is achieved through HRizza’s Attract pillar (Source, Track, Screen, Assess, Check, Onboard).
• Retain is enabled by Engage (Feedback, Rewards, Well-being) and Promote (Performance Reviews, Compensation).
• Redevelop is delivered through Develop (Learning, Career Paths, Internal Mobility, Coaching).
• Release is managed through data from Analyse (Performance, Attrition) and Foundation policies.
• Rehire is driven by the alumni engagement strategies embedded within Attract and Engage.

Strategic Recommendations

1. Position R7 as the HR–Business Contract : Communicate R7 as HR’s business promise to leadership, focusing all discussions on these outcomes.
2. Use HRizza as the HR Execution Blueprint : Enable HR teams to prioritise process and system improvements directly linked to R7 outcomes.
3. Create an R7↔HRizza Mapping Dashboard : Visually map each R7 pillar to relevant HRizza categories to track initiatives and their business outcome contribution.
4. Integrate R7-HRizza into HR Transformation Programs : Design all HR transformation roadmaps to anchor initiatives in R7 outcomes using HRizza as the implementation guide.
5. Embed R7 & HRizza into HR SaaS Platforms : For HR technology products, use R7 as the outcomes module and HRizza as the operational modules to maximise adoption and executive buy-in.

Conclusion

R7 and HRizza are two sides of the same coin—strategy and execution, vision and engine. R7 gives the direction; HRizza provides the engine to get there.

Together, they transform HR into a true strategic partner, ensuring every process and system investment drives the only outcomes that matter: business growth, culture strength, and people excellence.

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About Manu Khetan

Manu, Founder and CEO of Rolling Arrays, a global HR technology leader, brings two decades of expertise to redefine HR practices. Passionate about pioneering HR automation and nurturing talent, Manu advocates for a customer-first and employee-first approach, prioritizing value creation. Beyond the boardroom, he is a dedicated family man, a skilled pianist, and an advocate for empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Join Manu on the transformative journey where HR emerges as a dynamic force for positive change in the business world.