[Verse 1] Back in the day they just kept the books Filing papers with uncertain looks Payroll clerks in the basement floor Never dreamed of so much more Timecards stamped and records neat Making sure the files complete But something changed along the way HR found a voice to say [Chorus] From clerks to power brokers now Strategy is their sacred vow People plus profit equals might HR holds the business light Transform, perform, reform the game Human capital is their claim Personnel to power brokers Now they're corporate invokers [Verse 2] Talent wars began to rage Companies fought for center stage Who could hire the brightest minds Leave competitors behind HR stepped up to the plate Said we'll seal your company's fate Culture building, brand creating Employee satisfaction rating [Chorus] From clerks to power brokers now Strategy is their sacred vow People plus profit equals might HR holds the business light Transform, perform, reform the game Human capital is their claim Personnel to power brokers Now they're corporate invokers [Bridge] Every department feels their reach Training programs that they teach Compliance rules they make you follow Performance reviews hard to swallow Hiring fires and promotions too Compensation coming through From the C-suite to the floor HR opens every door [Verse 3] Data drives their every move Analytics help them prove Which employees will succeed Which ones meet the company need Strategic planning at the top HR influence will not stop Business partner, not just support They're the ones who run the court [Chorus] From clerks to power brokers now Strategy is their sacred vow People plus profit equals might HR holds the business light Transform, perform, reform the game Human capital is their claim Personnel to power brokers Now they're corporate invokers [Outro] What started small has grown so vast The transformation happened fast From filing clerks to power players HR now holds all the layers
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