Andrew Dawson transitioned from talent acquisition to HR business partner role, emphasizing HR's strategic role.HR professionals offer unique insights as partners to the business, understanding through the lens of the workforce.The ability to provide concise insights and recommendations is key to enabling business success, says Dawson.Healthy disagreement and distilling organizational insights are crucial for HR leaders to elevate their functions.Using data and analytics, HR professionals can make suggestions for organizational impact and change.AI has the potential to advance HR's strategic role by adding value and improving operations within companies.AI tools like automatic translation can enhance communication and engagement across global organizations.It's critical to balance AI's self-service capabilities with maintaining human interaction to ensure genuine experiences.Strong foundations, core processes, and employee-focused policies are essential for successful HR transformation.Maintaining motivation through personal interests and family connections can help HR leaders cope with stressors and drive impact.